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BitYard Officially Partners With Mercuryo to Enhance Crypto Payment Solutions
23.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Mercuryo is an international fintech company based in London founded in 2018, focused on providing cryptocurrency payment solutions. The company’s cryptocurrency infrastructure provides global access to fast and cheap money transfers with a bank-level oversight and it’s...
Metaverse for Dummies! How to Make Money with Solana, Axie Infinity, & FIREPIN Token!
22.3.2022
The term “Metaverse” has been around since the 1990s when Neal Stephenson coined the term in his book ‘Snow Crash’. Films such as ‘The Matrix’ and ‘Ready Player One’ have also explored the topic. The introduction of cryptocurrency has allowed the possibility of a virtual reality world to become...
Colombians Take Legal Action Against Binance for Blocking Their Funds
22.3.2022
An account blockade that happened more than five months ago due to money laundering issues has prompted some Colombian users of Binance to commence legal action against the exchange in the country. According to reports the funds blocked exceed $1 million, and after an investigation from the FIOD...
Gemini receives license to provide electronic money services in Ireland
21.3.2022
The license does not allow Gemini to operate as an exchange in the country, but it will let it passport e-money services throughout the EEA
Prince Philip of Serbia: Bitcoin Is Freedom — Says ‘We Need to Take the Money Away From the State’
21.3.2022
Prince Philip of Serbia and Yugoslavia says that bitcoin is freedom. Noting that “we need to take the money away from the state,” the prince stressed: “We need to have hard money again. We need to have good quality money that’s not subject to inflation.” Prince...
Ukraine’s Largest Bank Suspends Money Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
19.3.2022
Privatbank, the largest commercial bank in Ukraine, has temporarily halted transfers in national currency to digital asset exchanges. The financial institution explained the move with restrictions imposed by the country’s central bank under the current martial law. Leading Bank in Ukraine...
Argentinian Regulator to Propose Anti-Money Laundering Measures for Crypto Firms
18.3.2022
The Argentinian anti-money laundering regulator is reportedly working to force cryptocurrency firms to report their movements and take AML measures on Argentinian soil. The regulation for this purpose might be ready for approval this year, according to local media. This could be the consequence...
Tips For Getting Started and Making Money In GTA Online
17.3.2022
Despite Grand Theft Auto Online being over eight years old, Rockstar continues to update it every few months with new cars and fresh weapons. Maybe you want to jump in for the first time via the game’s new next-gen console ports. Or perhaps you’re coming back from a break and need a refresher...
IQ Labs CEO Tom Tirman on Unlocking Utility for NTFs With Collateral-Less Renting Framework
17.3.2022
IQ Protocol is a decentralized money market for digital asset renting and on-chain subscriptions. The next money lego that allows users to rent wrapped expirable versions of digital assets without collateral for their utility, while allowing holders to earn by providing liquidity without risk....
Robert Kiyosaki Predicts End of US Dollar — Says War Giving Rise to Crypto as Safer Haven Than Fiat Money
17.3.2022
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has predicted the end of the U.S. dollar. Furthermore, he said that the Russian-Ukraine war has given rise to crypto as “a safer haven asset than government fake fiat money.” Robert Kiyosaki on War...
US Justice Department Returns Stolen Bitcoin to Victim of Government Imposter Scam
16.3.2022
The U.S. Justice Department has seized bitcoin stolen from an elderly man in a government imposter scam and will be returning the cryptocurrency to him. “The fraudsters deceived the victim into believing his personal information had been used to facilitate a drug trafficking and money...
‘We don’t like our money:’ The story of the CFA and Bitcoin in Africa
16.3.2022
African crypto experts and entrepreneurs explain why the African franc is an uncomfortable currency and why Bitcoin is making waves as a replacement
NCA wants regulation for coin mixers, but the crypto industry is already one step ahead
15.3.2022
The chief of NCA claimed that coin mixing services offer a layer of anonymity and protection to criminals looking to launder and wash their “dirty” funds
Report: Africa Fintech Startups Raised $2 Billion in 2021
15.3.2022
Africa’s fintech startups are reported to have raised $2 billion in the past year alone. This amount dwarfs the $231 million that was raised in the year 2020. Nigerian startups continue to account for the biggest share of funds raised by the continent’s fintechs in 2021. 2021...
Stablecoin Economy Nears $200B, UST Supply Jumps Higher, USDN Spikes 43% in 30 Days
15.3.2022
During the last 12 months the stablecoin economy has grown massive and the current valuation today is only $13 billion away from tapping the $200 billion mark. This month, the two biggest gainers in terms of 30-day issuance include Terra’s UST jumping 29.9% and Neutrino Protocol’s...
UK Watchdog Asks Crypto ATM Providers to Stop Operating or ‘Face Enforcement Action’
13.3.2022
U.K. watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has told firms running crypto ATMs in the country that they are operating illegally and must therefore shut down their machines. Operators that fail to heed the warning will face enforcement action, the FCA said. Crypto ATM Providers Operating...
DOJ Task Force ‘KleptoCapture’ to Target Crypto Exchanges in Sanctions Evasion Crackdown
13.3.2022
A new task force set up by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), KleptoCapture, will also target cryptocurrency exchanges. Financial institutions, banks, money transmission services, and crypto exchanges that allow Russian oligarchs to move money “will be in the crosshairs of this...
Upcoming AML Regulations in Estonia to Affect Cryptocurrency Industry
12.3.2022
Estonia is preparing to enforce a set of new anti-money laundering rules that will stiffen requirements for crypto companies operating under Estonian license. The changes come amid concerns that Russia may use crypto to evade western sanctions and an ongoing audit of the Baltic nation’s...
Western Union Suspends Operations in Russia, Belarus Over Ukraine War
12.3.2022
Remittance giant Western Union has joined other financial services companies supporting sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision will affect customers in the Russian Federation as well as those in Belarus, an ally of Moscow, backing its military operation. Western...
We Can Vote Away Your Money for Free: The Implications of Juno Prop 16
11.3.2022
The proposal appears to be the first major instance of a blockchain community potentially voting tokens out of the hands of a fellow holder. The implications are massive