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Inflation Soars In US, 'Very Healthy' Crypto Scrutiny + More News
13.7.2021
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US consumer prices increased by the most in 13 years in June amid supply constraints and a continued rebound in the costs...
Former Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu: Regulatory crackdown may be good for crypto
13.7.2021
Wu also pitched Singapore, where his current company Matrixport is based, as a strong contender to serve as "a hub for crypto innovations."
Crypto crackdown targeting USD access points has begun: Caitlin Long
13.7.2021
Avanti’s Caitlin Long expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to make it harder for crypto companies to access USD payment channels
Some Chinese Crypto Companies Still Hiring Employees Despite Crackdown
13.7.2021
China’s most recent crypto crackdown may not be as watertight as first thought – with reports from the Middle Kingdom claiming that some domestic crypto-related companies are still recruiting new staff.
Per the China Securities Journal, via East Money, a number of firms in cities such as...
Ukraine Uncovers Country’s Largest Illegal Mining Farm to Date
10.7.2021
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has located a massive coin minting facility that was illegally connected to the power grid in Vinnytsia. Law enforcement officials claim it’s the largest underground crypto mining farm they have found so far. Ukraine Seizes Thousands of Video Game...
Riot Blockchain Bitcoin Production Jumps More Than 400% Year-on-Year Amidst Mining Exodus
10.7.2021
Riot Blockchain, a Nasdaq-listed mining company, reported Thursday on its Bitcoin production last month. The company’s numbers jumped a little more than 400% year-on-year, as a result of the increase in mining power. The recent mining crackdown in China is also helping companies like Riot...
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Ponders Regulation: ‘Compliance Is a Journey’ in Crypto
9.7.2021
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao stated his take on the recent regulatory crackdown Binance is facing. In a blog post, Zhao explains Binance aims to comply with local regulations. However, he also stated cryptocurrency was a nascent industry, and there are a lot of uncertainties in the field. Binance...
China Shuts Down Software Maker Over Suspected Crypto-Related Activity, Issues Industry-Wide Warning
7.7.2021
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the country’s central bank, has shut down a software firm over suspected involvement in cryptocurrency transactions. The central bank also warned organizations not to “provide premises, commercial display, advertising … and other services...
Despite the Crackdown, Crypto Fraudsters Still Run Amok in China
6.7.2021
Against all odds, crypto fraud is reportedly on the rise in China, where a massive crackdown on mining, trading and crypto brokerage services appears to have failed to deter those hoping to get rich quick from crypto-themed schemes.
Per the 21st Century Business Herald, a woman this month fell...
From mining to software: China's regulatory crackdown on crypto continues
6.7.2021
Financial institutions, crypto miners, and now software companies — where will regulators in China move to strike next?
China proves Bitcoin is an unstoppable machine: Bitcoin Center founder
6.7.2021
Bitcoin price goes up once regulatory setbacks are digested by the crypto community, Zap Procotol co-founder Nick Spanos says
UBS Advises ‘Stay Clear’ of Cryptocurrencies — Warns ‘Regulators Will Crack Down on Crypto’
6.7.2021
Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, has advised investors to “stay clear” of cryptocurrencies and “build their portfolio around less risky assets.” The UBS analysts warned that “Regulators have demonstrated they can and will crack down on crypto.” UBS’...
Joe Biden Directs US Intelligence to Investigate Ransomware Attack Against Florida IT Firm
5.7.2021
Joe Biden wants to crackdown on ransomware according to statements he made on Friday, after hackers hijacked software from a Miami-based IT supplier called Kaseya. Hundreds of American businesses were affected by the breach as the attackers encrypted the files of some 200 clients. Biden said...
China crypto ban a ‘huge opportunity for Canada,’ mining group head says
5.7.2021
The diversified location of Bitcoin mining facilities following China's crackdown is great news for the rest of the world, iMining CEO Khurram Shroff says
China Is Not Done Yet With Its Crackdown On Crypto Mining - Researcher
5.7.2021
China appears ready to declare victory in its war with crypto miners – and could be prepared to issue a coup de grace in a bid to banish Bitcoin (BTC) mining from its shores once and for all.
Per a report from the Economic Times – republished by the People’s Daily, the mouthpiece of the Chinese...
Bitcoin Mining Profitability to Rise 35% While Ousted Chinese Miners Face Delays Relocating
4.7.2021
Analysts are predicting a rise in Bitcoin mining profitability of about 35% during the short term. This would be the effect of the bitcoin mining crackdown in China. Since the crackdown happened, a significant portion of hashrate stemming from the Bitcoin network disappeared. Ousted miners...
‘We Want You,’ Pro-Bitcoin Senator Cynthia Lummis Invites Crypto Miners to Wyoming
4.7.2021
U.S. lawmaker and bitcoin advocate Cynthia Lummis has indicated that cryptocurrency miners are welcome in Wyoming. In a recent interview, the senator defended bitcoin’s carbon footprint and later invited miners to her home state on social media. Crypto Mining Adapted to Non-Carbon Emitting...
Hydropower Stations Up for Sale Amid China’s Crackdown on Crypto Mining
30.6.2021
Small hydropower plants have been put up for sale in China as demand for their cheap energy decreases following the government’s crackdown on crypto miners. Just as with mining rigs, their prices have been going down, leaving owners with limited options to recoup their investments. Ads...
China crackdown shows industrial Bitcoin mining a problem for decentralization
30.6.2021
The great hash rate plunge caused by an exodus of miners from China shows large scale Proof-of-Work mining facilities are vulnerable to regulation
Binance suspends popular fiat ramp for U.K. customers amid regulatory crackdown
29.6.2021
Faster Payments is no longer an option for Binance customers in Britain amid increasing regulatory pressure