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Danish Central Banker Tempted to Ignore Cryptocurrency — Sees Real Threat in ‘Big Tech Invading Currency Area’
28.5.2021
Denmark’s central bank governor Lars Rohde says that he can be tempted to ignore cryptocurrency, stating that it is not a threat to the central bank at present. However, he pointed out that the real threat could come from big technology companies “invading the currency area or...
Zimbabwean Fintech Lawyer and Proponent Pushes for Crypto Regulation via Private Legislative Bill
28.5.2021
A Zimbabwean fintech lawyer, Prosper Mwedzi, recently initiated a process that seeks to bring recognition and regulation of cryptocurrencies. Under this private member bill procedure, a legislative proposition initiated by private citizens will be debated in the Zimbabwean parliament. If the crypto...
‘Legalize Crypto,’ Urges Ukrainian Cybercrime Chief
27.5.2021
The head of the Ukrainian cyberpolice has called for crypto to be legalized – claiming that “most criminal activity” is now conducted using crypto.
In an interview with RBC’s Ukrainian service, the cyberpolice chief, Oleksandr Grinchak, stated that “legalizing” and “moving cryptocurrency into...
Nvidia Makes $155 Million From Crypto Mining Chips in Fiscal Q1
27.5.2021
Graphics cards manufacturer Nvidia has earned $155 million in revenue from chips designed for cryptocurrency mining during the first fiscal quarter. The company admitted that crypto miners have also pushed sales up in the gaming products segment which remains its main market. Leading GPU Maker...
Time to End US Crypto Tax Declaration ‘Forensic Exercise’ – Expert
27.5.2021
A USA-based tax expert has hinted that the ball may be in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)’s court when it comes to taxing crypto – and suggested that most crypto investors are not tax dodgers, but simply require a non-“forensic” solution to filing taxes on their earnings.
The comments were made...
Pumped up by volume? 5 crypto assets that traders loved this month (and their prices)
27.5.2021
Trading volume in crypto markets can be a key indicator of price volatility — but is there a direct correlation that traders can use to help inform their investment decisions?
Big tech, not cryptocurrency, is the real threat to central banks’ autonomy, Danish central bank governor says
27.5.2021
Though Danmarks Nationalbank's governor seems tempted to ignore cryptocurrencies, other banks in the country continue to launch new services based on crypto
Worst UK bank for dealing with scams issues crypto scam alert
27.5.2021
NatWest issued a crypto scam warning to mobile banking users after reportedly receiving a record number of complaints in Q1
Andreessen Horowitz leads $40M investment round into crypto-trading platform
27.5.2021
Talos seeks to accelerate institutional adoption of digital assets. It now has some of the industry’s biggest backers supporting its mission
Cryptocurrency Mining Banned in Iran as Blackouts and Power Shortages Intensify
27.5.2021
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has announced that cryptocurrency mining is banned in Iran, effective immediately. The ban, which will last until Sept. 22, is imposed as many cities in the country are facing major power blackouts. Iran has banned cryptocurrency mining effective immediately...
Knowledge of Crypto on the Rise, Encouraging Investment - Survey
27.5.2021
Consumer understanding of cryptocurrencies appears to be trending higher, as 29% of respondents to a recent survey, conducted by payments platform Paysafe's digital wallet Skrill, declared they now knew more about cryptocurrencies than they had the same time a year ago. Moreover, some 26% said they...
Mixed Views on ADA Price After Crypto Crash
27.5.2021
Get to know the power of a tweet and the man behind the tweet. Elon Musk’s tweet that Tesla would no longer be accepting bitcoin (BTC) for car payments, reversing an earlier decision which sent BTC price soaring, sent the crypto markets in a tizzy including the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin...
New Investors Led Crypto Selloff Last Week, Miners Had Limited Effect
27.5.2021
Bitcoin (BTC) miners did send more BTC to exchanges at the end of last week, but so did others, according to Phillip Gradwell, Chief Economist at on-chain analytics and intelligence firm Chainalysis, which suggests that miners did not drive further price declines. Meanwhile, most of the BTC...
Carbon-neutral Bitcoin funds gain traction as investors seek greener crypto
27.5.2021
Steps are being taken to ensure green Bitcoin options for investors, but this may only serve as a short-term solution to a long-term problem
US SEC wants to work with Congress to regulate crypto exchanges
27.5.2021
SEC head Gary Gensler said that the authority spends only $325 million a year on tech, which is less than some industry players spend in two weeks
Executives from China’s Largest Bitcoin Mining Firms Speak About Regulatory Crackdown
27.5.2021
During the course of the week, the cryptocurrency community has been focused on China and the country’s Financial Stability Board detailing that it aims to crack down on the bitcoin mining sector. Following the statements from Chinese officials and a few crypto businesses abandoning services...
Lack of knowledge is main barrier to crypto adoption, new survey says
27.5.2021
55% of survey respondents said that they were aware of crypto despite never owning or using cryptocurrencies
Paypal to Allow Cryptocurrency Withdrawals to Third-Party Wallets
27.5.2021
Payments giant Paypal will soon allow its users to transfer cryptocurrencies away from its platform to third-party wallets, the company’s head of cryptocurrency reportedly revealed. Paypal has been seeing tremendous growth in its crypto business. Paypal to Support Crypto Transfers...
SEC’s Head Wants to 'Fill in the Gaps' in Crypto Investor Protection
27.5.2021
Gary Gensler. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube/Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Gary Gensler, Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), told US lawmakers that he wants to work with other regulatory agencies and the Congress to “fill in the gaps of investor protection in these...
Restricting crypto trading to millionaires good for Hong Kong, says official
27.5.2021
Hong Kong’s Treasury Secretary says the government is right to pursue restrictive crypto regulations in the city