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El Salvador removes BTC price feed from Chivo app to crack down on arbitrage scalpers
19.10.2021
Users of the Salvadoran government’s Chivo wallet will not be able to see frozen price quotes until the feature has been removed to deter arbitrage scalpers
Coingecko Publishes Q3 Crypto Report — BTC Outperformed Every Major Asset Class, Altcoins Decouple
15.10.2021
On Thursday, the crypto asset aggregation portal Coingecko published the firm’s 2021 third-quarter report which shows a number of different findings. According to the study, for the most part, the crypto economy recovered from the market downturn in May as the top 30 market caps grew by...
Tech Crackdown Hasn’t Halted Chinese Firms’ Blockchain R&D Progress
14.10.2021
Chinese companies are still topping the blockchain patents charts – despite Beijing’s recent crackdown on crypto and some of the nation’s biggest tech firms....
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Geographic Distribution Data Shows US Takes Leading Bitcoin Mining Position After China’s Crackdown
13.10.2021
After China has reigned for a number of consecutive years as the dominant bitcoin mining epicenter of the world, the United States has “taken the leading position in bitcoin mining,” according to new data from Cambridge University. Data Shows US, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation Rule...
US dominates global Bitcoin hash rate distribution after China crackdown
13.10.2021
The United States now accounts for more than a third of the total Bitcoin mining activity with Kazakhstan and Russia also becoming major locations
No Crypto Crackdown in Russia but Keep Coins off Russian Soil, Official Warns
13.10.2021
Another major power has claimed it will not follow Beijing in a nationwide crypto crackdown – with Moscow the latest to distance itself from such a move, days after the United States Securities and Exchanges Commission appeared to rule out the notion. But there could be a key caveat to Russia’s...
China Ready to Get Tough with Crypto Crackdown Enforcement
12.10.2021
the central People’s Bank of China (PBoC) and called on companies in the country to take punitive measures against crypto-trading customers. It also warned overseas platforms targeting Chinese customers that they could face penalties.Similar statements have been made in the past, but the cryp
Local Stablecoin ‘Crackdown’ Builds a Case For Decentralized Money
11.10.2021
vernment in the North Jeolla Province city had announced a “crackdown to eradicate the illegal distribution of” the Iksan Dairom token. The blockchain-powered coin makes use of technology provided by the telecoms giant KT and its smartphone-based Good Pay ecosystem.Similar KT-led projects are
Bitmain Will Not Ship Crypto Mining Equipment to China
11.10.2021
Mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain will no longer ship its products to mainland China. The move is in response to local regulations, the company explained. The announcement follows a prolonged crackdown on crypto mining operations in the country and a recently reiterated wide ban on activities...
Chinese Firms Exiting Mainland as Crypto Crackdown Bites
8.10.2021
href="https://cryptonews.com/ext/poloniex/">Poloniex.Per the China Securities Journal, “more than 20 “crypto-related companies have “announced their withdrawal from the Chines
a16z Lays out Regulatory Proposal as SEC Chief Focuses On Consumer Protection
6.10.2021
ruled out the possibility of enacting a China-style crypto crackdown in America. He was responding to questions in a hearing in Congress where a Republican lawmaker asked if “a China-like prohibi
Donald Trump on Crypto: ‘I Don’t Want Other Currencies Coming Out and Hurting the Dollar’
4.10.2021
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has commented on the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and the crypto crackdown by the Chinese government. He reiterated his anti-crypto stance: “I don’t want to have other currencies coming out and hurting or demeaning the dollar in...
Crypto Miners Blamed for Power Supply Deficit in Kazakhstan, Government Mulls Restrictions
3.10.2021
Kazakhstan is facing electricity shortages and cryptocurrency mining has been singled out as the main culprit. Amid an ongoing crackdown in China, the Central Asian nation has become a magnet for crypto miners who are taking advantage of its low electricity rates. Republic of Kazakhstan Sees...
China's crypto holdouts: Bitcoin nodes and OTC desks struggle on
30.9.2021
There are still a handful of Bitcoin nodes hanging on in China and OTC trading remains viable, but it may not be for long
Miami Mayor: China’s Crypto Crackdown ‘Creates Incredible Opportunity for America’ in Bitcoin Mining
30.9.2021
The mayor of Miami, Florida, sees China’s cryptocurrency crackdown as “the turning point” that “creates an incredible opportunity for America.” He said: “Their loss is our gain and America can and will lead the future by providing a clean power home...
Alibaba Suspends Sale of Cryptocurrency Mining Hardware on Its Platform
29.9.2021
Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, has announced it will no longer allow the sale of cryptocurrency mining gear on its platform. The sales behemoth made this announcement yesterday via its official website. The move is a direct consequence of the latest ban the Chinese government has applied...
Another Ethereum mining pool forced to close due to China crackdown
29.9.2021
Beepool, the fourth largest Ethereum mining pool will shut down operations following Beijing’s anti crypto posture
Alibaba to ban crypto miner sales amid Chinese crackdown
28.9.2021
Any sellers that list crypto miners or relevant products on Alibaba’s platforms after Oct. 15 will face significant penalties
Major Crypto Exchanges Cut Ties With Chinese Users After China’s Latest Crackdown on Cryptocurrency
27.9.2021
Major cryptocurrency exchanges are cutting ties with users in China following the latest crypto crackdown announcement by the Chinese government. Huobi has stopped letting new users in China sign up for its services while Binance has blocked account registrations using Chinese mobile phone numbers....
Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki Predicts ‘Giant Stock Market Crash’ in October — Says ‘Bitcoin May Crash Too’
27.9.2021
Robert Kiyosaki, the best-selling author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has predicted a “giant stock market crash” coming in October. He believes that “bitcoin may crash too.” The famous author also offered his opinion on China’s crackdown...