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US lawmaker hints at upcoming crypto legislation as Jerome Powell says Fed will release report on digital currency soon
11.1.2022
“The report really is ready to go and I would expect we will drop it — I hate to say it again — in coming weeks," said Jerome Powell
Bitcoin price surges to $43K, but traders warn that ‘real pain’ is due for altcoins
11.1.2022
Even with the abrupt surge to $42.3K, traders warn that Bitcoin and altcoins are still in for ‘real pain’ if the current macro perspectives remain the same
Expanding Crypto Market Caps by 500% to 1,300%: Stablecoin Issuance Saw Significant Growth Last Year
11.1.2022
As crypto-assets grew immensely in value last year, the growth of the stablecoin economy swelled as well and today, there’s $170.24 billion worth of stablecoins in circulation. Data indicates that over the last 12 months, a slew of stablecoin valuations grew exponentially. 12-Month Stats...
Crypto Paradigm Enters Citadel, JPMorgan Clients on Bitcoin Price + More News
11.1.2022
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Down From the Peaks: A Look at How Far Crypto Assets Have Slid From Their All-Time Highs
11.1.2022
Digital currencies had a phenomenal year, and a great deal of the crypto assets in existence reached all-time high (ATH) prices against the world’s fiat currencies. However, the same digital currencies that tapped ATHs last year are currently down a great deal in value, as numerous...
The Blockchain-Based Webtoon Platform “TooNFT” Launches on Toomics’ Ecosystem
11.1.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Tortola, BVI, 10 Jan 2022: Anyone who has been paying attention to the world of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) will know that people love investing in cartoon-themed initiatives. Whether it be the immensely popular canine-oriented cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba...
The More UK & US Crypto Traders Know, The More They Risk - Survey
11.1.2022
Cryptocurrency traders in the US and the UK are showing a growing tolerance for risk as they gain experience, according to a report by major payments solutions provider Paysafe.
The survey was commissioned by Paysafe and conducted online by independent research house Sapio Research last October...
Report: Fintech Firms Received 62% of the $4.9 Billion Raised by African Tech Companies in 2021
11.1.2022
Fintechs account for nearly two-thirds of the $4.9 billion that was raised by African technology firms during the past year. Fintech groups also dominate in terms of funding that exceeds $50 million, with a 40% share of the total number of tech firms. The Covid-19 Factor Out of the $4.9 billion...
Wall Street still not convinced on Bitcoin $100K this year: JPMorgan survey
11.1.2022
JPMorgan and Chase call for calm in the crypto market. In a recent client survey, just 5% believe Bitcoin will hit $100,000 by year-end
US Agency Calls For Stricter Regulation Of Crypto ATMs
11.1.2022
As the spread of cryptocurrency ATMs is accelerating, a recently released report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) claims the devices are widely used to facilitate payments for criminal acts such as human trafficking and drug sales. With this in mind, the report calls...
Morocco is number one for Bitcoin trading in North Africa
11.1.2022
The Kingdom of Morocco is the leader for Bitcoin trading across North Africa in 2021— despite its illegal status
Block job postings reveal Jack Dorsey's Bitcoin plans
11.1.2022
Holding true to their promises made last year, Block (formerly Square) plans to develop open-source Bitcoin mining systems and hardware wallets in 2022
Bitcoin and Ethereum Recovery Stalls Near Key Hurdles
11.1.2022
Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the USD 41,500 level. BTC climbed above the USD 42,000 level, but it struggled near USD 42,500. It is currently (12:45 PM UTC) consolidating above USD 41,900, with a minor bearish angle.
Similarly, most major altcoins are facing important hurdles. ETH...
El Salvador to Add More Geothermal Energy Sources to Power Bitcoin City
11.1.2022
The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has confirmed that the country is making investments to secure a geothermal power source for the construction and operation of the upcoming Bitcoin City, which will be financed with the earnings of the so-called “volcano bonds.” Bukele...
Binance Becomes Official Sponsor of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2021)
11.1.2022
Binance is thrilled to announce that it is an official sponsor of the 2021 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, taking place from January 9 till February 6, 2022 in Cameroon. What To Expect This sponsorship deal will make Binance the exclusive cryptocurrency and blockchain...
Bitcoin returns to $42K as bets start favoring 'short squeeze' higher for BTC
11.1.2022
There is increasing reason to believe that surprise gains, not losses, for Bitcoin will be the conclusion of the current BTC price phase, say analysts
Argentina-Based Mobile Wallet App Belo Adds Lightning Network Support via Opennode
11.1.2022
On Monday, January 10, the Argentina-based mobile wallet company Belo announced that the platform has added support for the Lightning Network by partnering with the bitcoin payment processor and infrastructure provider Opennode. The mobile application allows users to trade and transact in pesos...
Cash App Integrates Bitcoin Lightning Payments, LN Payments Company Gets UK Regulator's Approval
11.1.2022
Ex-CEO of Twitter Jack Dorsey's mobile payment service Cash App has integrated Bitcoin (BTC) Lightning Network, a layer 2 scaling solution on top of the Bitcoin network designed to tackle the flagship cryptocurrency’s scalability issues....
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Sega Might Drop NFT Experiments if Perceived by Gamers as a Money Grab
11.1.2022
Sega, a leading videogame development company, has announced its new stance when it comes to the play-to-earn model and the inclusion of NFTs in its games. In the latest management meeting of the company, which happened on December 24th, Sega CEO Haruki Satomi stated that the company may drop...
EverRise Launches EverSwap With a Native Coin Swap to Facilitate Cross-Chain Exchanges
11.1.2022
PRESS RELEASE. EverRise launches their fifth decentralized application (dApp) today, EverSwap, a multi-chain decentralized exchange (DEX), with a Native Coin Swap feature powered by their cross-chain bridging dApp EverBridge. The Native Coin Swap (NCS) functionality lowers the barrier to entry...