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Kazakhstan Central Bank Exploring ‘Opportunities in Crypto, DeFi ‘Innovation’
8.6.2022
Kazakhstan’s central National Bank has stated that it is “interested in” the “opportunities for innovation” that cryptoassets and DeFi can “give” the government.
Per Tengrinews, the Governor of the National Bank Galymzhan Pirmatov told journalists at a press conference, that Kazakhstan wanted...
Bitcoin Historical Performance is No Guide for the Future in 2022
8.6.2022
May turned out to be yet another disappointing month for bitcoin (BTC), despite promising predictions based on its historical performance. So, with that in mind, how reliable really are historical patterns for the price of bitcoin today?
Using crypto exchange Kraken’s monthly market outlook...
French Lawmaker Releases New Report to Push for Crypto Legislation
8.6.2022
Pierre Person, a lawmaker from France’s ruling La République En Marche! (LREM) party, has unveiled a new report which introduces a number of legislative proposals related to crypto and digital assets, pushing for the adoption of crypto legislation in the French parliament. ...
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US Crypto Bank Custodia Sues the Fed Over Delayed Master Account Application Processing
8.6.2022
US digital asset-focused bank Custodia has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, accusing the two institutions of “unlawfully” delaying its application for a master account with the Fed for 19 months....
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Japanese Crypto Exchanges Want to Ditch Restricting Token Listing Protocols
8.6.2022
Japanese crypto exchanges appear determined to take advantage of favorable political winds and expand the range of coins they trade on their platforms – although the national financial regulator has indicated that it will not let them have the final say on the matter....
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PayPal Allows Users to Transfer Crypto to External Wallets and Exchanges
8.6.2022
Online payment giant PayPal now allows select customers in the US to transfer cryptoassets from their accounts to external wallets and exchanges.
"Starting today [June 7], PayPal supports the native transfer of cryptocurrencies between PayPal and other wallets and exchanges," Jose Fernandez...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Enter Roller Coaster Mode, ADA and LINK Jump
8.6.2022
Bitcoin price formed a base above USD 29,500 and started a fresh increase. It briefly touched USD 31,500 and dived again. BTC is currently (04:00 UTC) trading near USD 30,000 and is up over 1% in a day and down 6% in a week....
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USD 100M Cronos Accelerator, Citadel Mulls Crypto ETFs, USD 6M Bug Bounty + More News
7.6.2022
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Russia Edges Closer to Crypto Regulation as Ruling Party, Energy Ministry Push for Legislation
7.6.2022
Crypto regulation is likely to come sooner rather than later in Russia, leading politicians hope – with the ruling United Russia party throwing its weight behind legislative proposals and the Ministry of Energy voicing its support for crypto mining....
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'Strongly Profitable' FTX Will Keep Hiring Despite Bearish Market - CEO
7.6.2022
Crypto exchange FTX is not going to slow down hiring new employees despite the adverse market conditions, because the company finds it significantly scaled its revenues and productivity during bullish times -- and is pursuing its hiring plans irrespectively of the industry's general performance...
Here's What US Senators Put in New Crypto-Friendly Bill
7.6.2022
In a bipartisan effort to pave the way for more crypto-friendly regulations in the US, Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis and Democratic senator representing the state of New York, Kirsten Gillibrand, are set to introduce a new draft bill today, dubbed the 'Responsible Financial...
'Nothing New at All' in Research Paper That Accuses Bitcoin of Early Centralization
7.6.2022
A new research paper that claims Bitcoin (BTC)'s early success relied on “cooperation among a small group of altruistic founders” rather than true decentralization has ignited a debate in the community, with some questioning why it received such massive media attention despite being “not notable...
Accenture Sees Strong Demand for Digital Assets Among Asian Investors, but Hesitancy Among Advisory Firms
7.6.2022
There is a strong demand for digital assets among investors in Asia, but wealth management firms remain hesitant to support them, according to a new report from consulting giant Accenture.
The report, titled The Future of Asia Wealth Management, stated that, although a large number of Asian...
Elon Musk ‘Looking for Excuse’ to Ditch Agreement to Buy Twitter, Say Legal Experts After Fresh Bot Claims
7.6.2022
The Tesla boss Elon Musk’s USD 44 billion bid to buy Twitter may have hit the rocks, with some legal experts claiming that the billionaire may be using the 'preponderance' of bots on the social media platform “as an excuse to abandon or renegotiate” his deal....
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Reverse Gains, Altcoins Turn Red
7.6.2022
Bitcoin price tried to increase its gains above the USD 31,500 level but struggled to continue higher towards the USD 31,800 level. There was a sharp bearish move and the price is currently (04:07 UTC) trading near USD 29,500. BTC is down almost 6% in a day and 7% in a week.
Similarly, most...
Japanese Justice Ministry Wants Law Enforcers to Have Power to Seize Crypto
7.6.2022
Japan’s Ministry of Justice wants to give courts and police officers the power to seize cryptoassets in criminal cases – and could allow the state to take control of tokens that have been used in money laundering operations....
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Brazilian Football Powerhouse São Paulo FC Lets Fans Buy Tickets Using Bitcoin, Crypto
6.6.2022
São Paulo FC, one of the biggest clubs in both Brazil and the world football, has made history by becoming the first Brazilian team to accept bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin payment for match tickets....
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Bitcoin Ends Record-Long Losing Streak, BTC Inflows Grow, Ethereum Sees Outflows
6.6.2022
As bitcoin (BTC) ended a 9-week-long losing streak on Sunday, when a green weekly candle finally appeared on the bitcoin chart. The positive weekly close kicked off a green start of the new week on Monday, with gains across the board in the crypto market....
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Report on Lightning Network-Powered DeFi and NFTs Dismissed Even by Bitcoin Advocates
6.6.2022
A discussion has emerged about possible use cases for the Bitcoin (BTC) Lightning Network, and whether the network could potentially support decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The discussion followed the publication of a paper by three well-known...
Bitcoin (BTC) Recovers: Is the Crypto Winter Concluding?
6.6.2022
Bitcoin, the king of crypto with the largest market capitalization, still maintains its dominance with more than double the market value of ETH. With its $598,072,136,863 valuations, there wouldn’t be any new development on the existing parameters of Bitcoin. Enthusiasts expect it to trade in...