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Crypto.com becomes a principal member of the Visa network
18.3.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange platform and card issuer Crypto.com has partnered with Visa and plans to debut fiat lending
French Lawmaker Signs Petition to Allow Central Bank to Buy and Hold Bitcoin
14.3.2021
A French parliament member has signed a petition to amend the laws to enable the central bank of France to buy and hold bitcoin as well as other cryptocurrencies. The petition urges lawmakers to urgently consider the matter, warning that not owning bitcoin will put France “in a financially...
Blackrock Executive Says Gold Now Less Effective Hedge Against Inflation
13.3.2021
A portfolio manager and member of Blackrock’s Global Allocation Fund says gold is now a less effective hedge against inflation as well as moves in other assets such as stocks. In comments that appear to undercut the precious metal’s renowned status, Russ Koesterich claims that...
GameStop Stock Explodes Again Following Board Member's McDonald's Ice Cream Cone Tweet
24.2.2021
After weeks in the pits following the initial meme stock frenzy, GameStop stock surged again today, doubling to $91 a share in just a few hours. Why? Who knows. All I can tell you is that it happened shortly after GameStop board member Ryan Cohen tweeted out a picture of a McDonald’s ice cream...
Elon Musk’s Tesla Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Conflict of Interest in $1.5 Billion Bitcoin Purchase
18.2.2021
Tesla is facing more scrutiny over its $1.5 billion dollar bitcoin purchase. A Tesla board member who reportedly approved the company’s bitcoin buy deal is a cryptocurrency investor who also sits on the boards of two major crypto firms. Experts Question Conflict of Interest in Tesla’s...
Tesla Board Member’s Crypto ‘Conflict of Interest’ May Blight Bitcoin Buy
16.2.2021
The Tesla-bitcoin (BTC) plot continues to thicken after it was revealed that one of the decision-making board members who may have approved the auto giant’s game-changing crypto move is an investor with board seats at two major crypto players.
Per The Telegraph, Tesla independent board member...
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Auctions his First Non-Fungible Token
8.2.2021
Musician Mike Shinoda, guitarist and founding member of the American rock band Linkin Park, has auctioned his first non-fungible token (NFT) for a charitable cause. The NFT, a piece of digital media titled ‘One Hundredth Stream,’’ raised over $30,000 Musician Mike Shinoda...
Japanese Pop Star Talks About Her Facet as Crypto Investor — J-Pop Band Releases NFT Trading Cards
3.2.2021
Asian showbiz stars have been actively speaking about cryptocurrencies on major broadcasting networks. The Japanese pop sphere is not lagging behind, as one of its stars was featured in an interview talking about cryptos. Former Nogizaka46 Band Member Already Sold Her Crypto Holdings Nakada Kana,...
Founder of Crypto Scam Promoted by Actor Steven Seagal Charged — Key Member Arrested in US
3.2.2021
Three people have been charged in the U.S. over two cryptocurrency scams, one of which was promoted by famous Hollywood actor Steven Seagal. The main promoter of the schemes has already been arrested and is facing criminal charges. Seagal previously settled the charges against him relating to...
Biden Administration Reported to Be Lining up a Former Ripple Advisor as the Next Bank Regulator
22.1.2021
Micheal Barr, the former member of Ripple’s board of advisors, is set to become the United States’ next banking regulator, according to a report. A former assistant treasury secretary, Barr will become the second individual with crypto connections to lead the Office of Currency...
Former Ripple Board Member Tapped to Lead Biden’s OCC: WSJ
21.1.2021
The Wall Street Journal is reporting former Treasury official Michael Barr will replace Brian Brooks as Comptroller of the Currency
Trump Pardons Ripple Board Member and Family Friend, Ulbricht Not on List
20.1.2021
Ross Ulbricht was not on the list of 143 individuals to receive clemency from the President
Dacxi joins self-regulating trade group CryptoUK as executive member
14.1.2021
The exchange will unite with Binance.UK, Coinbase, CryptoCompare, Ripple, eToro, and others in leading the association’s strategic direction
Big Tech’s Freedom of Speech Purge Pushes People to Censorship-Resistant Blockchain Social Media
9.1.2021
During the last few days, the world has watched the Big Tech and social media crackdown after the incident that took place at Capitol Hill a few days ago. During the last 48 hours, U.S. President Donald Trump, a great number of right-wing supporters, and literally anyone who speaks out against...
Payments Firm Simplex Becomes Visa Principal Member
29.12.2020
Israel-based global fiat payment processor Simplex announced Tuesday it has become a principal member of the Visa network
Visa Grants Principal Membership to Crypto Payments Platform Wirex
24.12.2020
London-based crypto-payments platform Wirex can now issue Visa accounts and process transactions autonomously, as the firm became a principal member of the payments giant. Crypto Payments Platform Wirex Gets Principal Membership From Visa to Issue Cards Autonomously According to the announcement...
Defi Protocol Founder Tricked, Hacked for $8 Million in Personal Funds
16.12.2020
Nexus Mutual founder and chief executive officer Hugh Karp’s personal wallet address has been hacked for more than $8 million. The attacker, a member of the Nexus defi protocol, tricked Karp into signing a transaction that transferred funds to the hacker’s own address. The attacker...
Newly Appointed Ukrainian Politician Declares Owning Over $24 Million in Monero
11.12.2020
A 19-year old Ukrainian politician disclosed all the property he owns during an anti-corruption procedure, mandatory for all public officials in Ukraine, who revealed that he holds millions of dollars worth of monero (XMR). 19-Year-Old Ukrainian Politician Discloses Its Monero Holdings Rostislav...
Silvergate Capital tanks as board member dumps shares
10.12.2020
SI stock has plunged over 16% from its recent all-time high
Coinbase becomes a founding member of Square’s crypto patent group
4.12.2020
Coinbase will help COPA on its journey of defending patent overreach