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UK Ad Regulator Sends 'Enforcement Notice' to Crypto Promoters
22.3.2022
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the self-regulatory organization of the advertising industry in the United Kingdom, has sent an "Enforcement Notice" to over 50 companies that promote digital assets, asking them to review their ads.
The notice mandates crypto companies to comply with...
Bitcoin Tests USD 42K, Ethereum Reaches USD 3K, ALGO and ETC Accelerate
22.3.2022
After bitcoin started a downside correction below the USD 41,550 support, BTC remained stable above the USD 40,550 level. It is currently (04:06 UTC) rising above USD 42,200 and might attempt a fresh increase above the USD 42,500 resistance zone.
Similarly, most major altcoins are showing...
‘Developing Economies’ Tracking El Salvador’s Bitcoin Moves with Interest
21.3.2022
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Indian Crypto Tax Move, Shorting Coinbase, FTX and Gemini in New Markets + More News
21.3.2022
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Read More: Indian Crypto Tax Move, Shorting Coinbase, FTX and Gemini in New Markets + More News
Goldman Sachs Executed Cash-Settled Bitcoin Options Trade - Reports
21.3.2022
Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs is “close to announcing” that it is the first major bank in the US to trade an over-the-counter (OTC) crypto transaction, per multiple reports.
The bank traded a non-deliverable bitcoin (BTC) option – a derivative tied to the BTC price that pays out...
Malaysian Ministry Suggests Making Crypto Legal Tender To Promote It Among Youth
21.3.2022
In a bid to enhance the financial inclusion of young people, the Malaysian Ministry of Communications and Multimedia has proposed to the country’s authorities to designate cryptoassets as Malaysia’s legal tender.
Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin, Malaysia’s Deputy Communications and Multimedia...
Regulators in Ukraine, Russia Tell Banks to Block Certain Types of Crypto Transfers
21.3.2022
Banks on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war are taking measures to restrict the flow of crypto funds overseas, with central banks keen to limit private citizens from making crypto-related cross-border transactions through banks....
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BlockFi, Swan Bitcoin, Pantera Advise Users How to Stay Safe After Data Got Hacked in Hubspot CRM Raid
21.3.2022
On Friday, a hacker targetting crypto customers’ data discovered a vulnerability in the client relationship management (CRM) platform Hubspot, making off with customer data from firms such as BlockFi, Swan Bitcoin, and Pantera Capital - and all three companies have shared steps customers...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Correct Gains, APE Crashes 40%
21.3.2022
Bitcoin price attempted an upside break above the USD 42,250 resistance zone but failed. BTC started a downside correction and is currently (04:18 UTC) trading near USD 40,800.
Similarly, most major altcoins are also moving lower. ETH failed to surpass USD 3,000 and declined below USD 2,900....
Spanish Crypto Adoption Increases, But Tax ‘Chaos’ Looms
18.3.2022
Crypto adoption appears to be on the rise in Spain – but as tax season approaches, some have warned that failure to comply with the Treasury’s tax-related rulings could prove costly for newer and more seasoned Spanish crypto investors alike.
A recent report from the Association for Media...
Russia Tries to Replace Apple Pay and Google Pay with Gazprom Pay
18.3.2022
Russian banks are continuing to ramp up the range of services they provide in a bid to continue providing their services outside the global banking networks they have been frozen out of after Russia invaded Ukraine....
Read More: Russia Tries to Replace Apple Pay and Google Pay with Gazprom Pay
Russian, Chinese Central Banks ‘Working Together On SWIFT-Alternative Interoperability’
18.3.2022
A senior Russian parliamentarian has claimed that the Central Bank is working with the People’s Bank of China on workarounds that may help the countries bypass the SWIFT banking network – including domestic alternatives, blockchain solutions, and digital fiats....
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Two Crypto Lawsuits to Watch: Meta and Coinbase Enter New Legal Battles
18.3.2022
Two recently filed lawsuits could potentially impact the crypto industry, with the suing parties taking aim at Facebook owner Meta and major crypto exchange Coinbase for their alleged unwillingness to take more decisive steps to combat crypto-related scam advertisements and engaging...
Argentinian Senate Passes USD 45B IMF Debt Deal That Discourages Crypto Use
18.3.2022
The Argentinian Senate, the upper chamber of the country’s parliament, has voted to approve a USD 45bn debt deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a move designed to prevent Argentina’s default....
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Consolidate, AAVE and CAKE Jump
18.3.2022
Bitcoin price made another attempt to clear the USD 41,550 resistance zone. However, BTC failed to gain momentum and corrected lower. It is currently (04:06 UTC) consolidating near USD 40,500 and might correct lower to USD 40,000.
Similarly, most major altcoins are also moving lower. ETH failed...
Freezing Russian Reserve Assets Marks End of Monetary Regime; Gold, Bitcoin to Rise – Arthur Hayes
17.3.2022
The world’s current monetary regime effectively ended with the freezing of Russian foreign reserves by Western governments on February 26. In the new era, central banks will no longer save reserves in Western fiat currencies -- instead, turning to gold and bitcoin (BTC) as their preferred...
Bitcoin & Crypto Market Rises After US Rate Hike, Future Role of US Dollar in Focus
17.3.2022
The price of bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), and most other cryptoassets moved higher today, after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) yesterday raised rates for the first time since 2018, and a discussion about bitcoin’s role in a future monetary regime re-emerged.
As of Thursday at 16:00 UTC,...
Elizabeth Warren Strikes Again, Ripple Promises XRP 1B in Grants + More News
17.3.2022
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Read More: Elizabeth Warren Strikes Again, Ripple Promises XRP 1B in Grants + More News
Worldcoin Pulls Out Of Numerous Countries Amid Data Privacy Concerns, Technological Challenges
17.3.2022
Major crypto exchange Coinbase-backed startup Worldcoin has decided to stop operations in at least seven countries as a result of intensifying logistics challenges that are impacting the company’s launch plans.
The company is advancing a project to distribute crypto to every person on...
Ex-Regulator Tells US Senators That Crypto Can ‘Empower and Protect the Innocent’
17.3.2022
United States Senators will hear testimony today on crypto and its role in the world of crime – but a former senior regulator has warned that politicians coming down too hard on the crypto sector risked throwing out the baby with the bathwater.
The Senate’s Committee on Banking, Housing,...