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New York Mayor Supportive of Mining Restrictions but Maintains Crypto Hub Objective
28.11.2022
Mayor of New York City Eric Adams took a supportive, if somewhat veiled, stance on the partial crypto mining ban imposed in the state. A law signed by fellow Democrat and New York Governor Kathy Hochul temporarily limits the minting of digital currencies using fossil fuels. New York Mayor...
Alameda Withdrew $204M in Crypto From FTX US Days Before Exchange Collapsed
28.11.2022
Alameda Research reportedly withdrew the most funds from FTX US, the U.S. arm of FTX, days before the crypto exchange filed for bankruptcy. The majority of the withdrawn cryptocurrencies were sent to wallets owned by FTX International, “suggesting that Alameda may have been operating...
Putin calls for blockchain-based international payment system
27.11.2022
The Russian President criticized Western's sanctions and urged for a system "independent of external interference"
Putin Calls for International Settlements Based on Blockchain and Digital Currencies
27.11.2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes a new system for international money transfers is needed to reduce dependence on big banks and third parties. He is convinced that cross-border payments relying on digital currency and distributed ledger technology will be “much more convenient.” Russia’s...
Bitcoin and Ether Are Not Securities in Belgium, Financial Regulator Clarifies
27.11.2022
Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether cannot be classified as securities or investment instruments, according to a communication issued by the financial watchdog in Belgium. The authority has tried to clarify the matter, noting that the digital coins may be subject to other regulations. FSMA:...
Top cryptocurrencies to invest in 2023: Cronos (CRO), Near Protocol (NEAR), and Orbeon Protocol (ORBN)
26.11.2022
As the FTX saga unfolds, Crypto.com’s native token, Cronos, has remained relatively stable. Now, the CRO/USD pair is tending towards recovery. Meanwhile, NEAR Protocol was traded at a Fibonacci extension level, but it is doubtful that prices will see a noticeable bounce. Notably, Orbeon...
‘Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin Make Global Commerce Easy’ — Founder of Nigerian Crypto Exchange
26.11.2022
Despite the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s Feb. 5, 2021 directive that instructed banks to block crypto entities from the financial system, the demand and use of cryptocurrencies have continued to grow. Not even the central bank’s subsequent crackdown on crypto entities it accused...
UK Bank Starling Blocks Payments to Crypto Platforms — Claims Crypto Is High Risk, Heavily Used for Criminal Purposes
26.11.2022
Starling Bank has informed its customers that the bank no longer supports fund transfers to cryptocurrency platforms, including crypto exchanges. The bank stated that cryptocurrencies “are high risk and heavily used for criminal purposes and, as such, we no longer support them.”...
Singapore Regulator Explains Action Against Binance vs FTX — Warns Even Licensed Crypto Exchanges Can Fail
26.11.2022
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the regulator overseeing the crypto sector, has defended the action it took against crypto exchange Binance and not the collapsed crypto platform FTX. The central bank also warned that cryptocurrencies are “highly volatile and many of them have lost...
10,000 Bitcoin Withdrawn From Wallet of Defunct Crypto Exchange Wex, Former BTC-e
26.11.2022
A large amount of cryptocurrency kept in a wallet associated with crypto exchange Wex, successor of the infamous trading platform run by alleged money launderer Alexander Vinnik, has moved for the first time since 2017. The 10,000 bitcoins in question, worth over $165 million, have been transferred...
Trouble in the Bahamas following FTX collapse: Report
25.11.2022
The locals say they are having to contend with vacant apartments and the loss of job opportunities, once provided by the collapsed exchange
DeFi sparks new investments despite turbulent market: Finance Redefined
25.11.2022
The last week of November remained turbulent for the crypto market as majority of the DeFi tokens struggled with the market volatility
How bad is the current state of crypto? On-chain analyst explains
25.11.2022
Despite the widespread loss of confidence in crypto following the FTX collapse, Bitcoin's on-chain data gives investors hope
Binance publishes official Merkle Tree-based proof-of-reserves
25.11.2022
Two weeks after its initial pledge for Merkle Tree-backed proof of funds, Binance releases its official response to liquidity transparency
FTX stake in US bank raises concerns about banking loopholes
25.11.2022
The chairman of the rural bank Jean Chalopin also happens to be the chairman of Deltec Bank, which has Tether and Alameda both on its client list
Bitcoin․com Joins Chainlink BUILD to Boost Adoption of VERSE Ecosystem dApps
25.11.2022
Bitcoin.com, a digital ecosystem and secure self-custody platform where users can safely and easily interact with cryptocurrencies and digital assets, has joined the Chainlink BUILD program to help accelerate the adoption of VERSE ecosystem dApps and receive increased technical support...
Crypto lender Matrixport seeks $100M funding despite lending crisis
25.11.2022
Bitmain-backed crypto lender Matrixport is the other half of a new funding round targeting a $100 million raise
Uzbekistan issues first crypto licenses to two local ‘crypto stores’
25.11.2022
Starting from January 2023, only licensed cryptocurrency firms will be allowed to provide cryptocurrency trading services to Uzbek citizens
NY Attorney General Urges Congress to Ban Crypto in Retirement Accounts
25.11.2022
New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged Congress to pass a law prohibiting crypto investments in retirement accounts. “Hardworking Americans should not have to worry about their retirement savings being wiped out due to risky bets on unstable assets like cryptocurrencies,”...
Turkey Investigates Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried for Fraud, Seizes Assets
25.11.2022
The Turkish government has launched an investigation on the former chief executive of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried. According to local media, the authorities in Ankara have also seized assets belonging to the founder of the troubled coin trading platform. Turkey’s Financial...