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An ECB Board Member Attacks Bitcoin, Says It ‘Does Not Fulfill the Basic Properties of Money’
10.4.2021
Isabel Schnabel, a board member with the European Central Bank (ECB), has attacked bitcoin claiming the crypto asset “does not fulfill the basic properties of money.” She also describes bitcoin as a “speculative asset without any recognizable fundamental value and is subject...
Corrections, Anticipations, Retractions, BTCzations + 20 Crypto Jokes
10.4.2021
Never a dull week in the Cryptoverse! Altcoins went booming, bitcoin went consolidating, and professional traders were reminding the new players to exercise caution, but then BTC corrected lower following the much-anticipated announcement of Coinbase's results. As Allianz Chief Economic Adviser...
Report Claims Ukrainian Officials Hold Over $2.6 Billion in Bitcoin
10.4.2021
The latest declarations from Ukrainian public officials revealed a billion-dollar amount of money they allegedly own in bitcoin. An online incentive gathered data from 791,872 state employees and 652 respondents disclosed their crypto holdings. The Biggest Crypto Holder in the Report Has 18,000...
South Korean Government Announces Crackdown on Illicit Crypto-Related Transactions in an ‘Overheated Market’
10.4.2021
Adding to the South Korean cryptocurrency industry’s stricter regulations, the central government is focusing on the “crackdown” of illegal crypto transactions. A meeting over the week held with high-ranked politicians resulted in a campaign that will soon be deployed. Government...
Crypto Moms Now Taking Bitcoin Buying Tips from their Kids
10.4.2021
South Korea’s “crypto moms” are getting serious about their bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin buying – and, per a new report, are turning to their offspring for tips on how to make smarter investments.
As previously reported, while the 2017-era South Korean crypto rush was predominately led by younger male...
Piper Sandler Survey Shows 9% of American Teens Have Traded Cryptocurrency
9.4.2021
The American independent investment bank and financial services company, Piper Sandler has published its latest “Taking Stock With Teens” survey which notes that 9% of U.S. teenagers have traded cryptocurrencies. 7,000 teenagers were polled and roughly 81% of those who have traded...
Volatility Is Crypto’s Best Friend
9.4.2021
Stephen Ehrlich, Co-Founder and CEO at Voyager Digital, a crypto-asset broker.
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Volatility is good for crypto. It serves multiple purposes as the whole crypto ecosystem matures, which we have to remember is an industry and technology that is still only just over a decade old. New and emerging...
US isn't prepared to regulate new industries like crypto, says Ripple CTO
9.4.2021
"My number one recommendation to U.S. regulators is: look at the rest of the world and don’t get out of step," David Schwartz said in an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph
Trezor's Plans, Spain's Crypto Tax Warning, Thai SEC & Binance + More News
9.4.2021
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Trezor announced four things set to come out this year: Trezor Suite Mobile app for Android, Bitcoin Full Node, CoinControl, and Child...
Terrorists still raise money through crypto, but the impact is limited
9.4.2021
Evidence suggests crypto’s role in terrorism remains relatively minor: “It has not yet become a primary means of terror financing.”
Azbit Exchange Adds 9 More Crypto Assets
9.4.2021
Azbit Crypto Exchange announced adding nine more cryptocurrencies to the exchange’s crypto listing, including BDCC (BEP-20 standard), ANI, BNB, KGO, STRON, TYD, BTZ, KIND, and REAP. From 9 PM of April 8, 2021, customers can begin trading using BDCC, BNB, KIND, REAP, ANI, KGO, and BTZ. Customers...
41% of Surveyed Crypto Investors are Newbies
9.4.2021
As many as 41.4% of cryptocurrency investors are crypto newbies, and 60% of them declare they have invested between USD 2,500 and USD 5,000 in crypto, according to the results of a recent survey by alternative investment firm Invictus Capital.
“Today’s investor resembles a 35-year-old German...
The Most Viewed Crypto Videos: Ethereum Captured More Views on Youtube in 12 Months Than Bitcoin
9.4.2021
Total Processing, a merchant services company has published a study this week about the most-watched cryptocurrency videos on Youtube during the last year. Even though bitcoin has climbed 700% since last April, ethereum has climbed 1,100% and videos pertaining to ethereum have accumulated the most...
You don’t own me: XRP price surge defies SEC’s clamp-down on crypto
9.4.2021
Since the start of April, the surge in price of XRP has been backed by high tweet volumes, which approached relative highs
Artist Jauz’s New Crypto Coin to Change Artist’s Interaction
9.4.2021
With the rising need for crypto assets in the market and more people realizing their importance, there is an increase in demand for cryptocurrencies. While seeking a business opportunity amidst this crypto surge, the electronic music producer and well-known celebrity – Sam Vogel (known as Jauz),...
Leading Mortgage Brokerage Ready to Accept Crypto Payments
9.4.2021
Canada’s leading mortgage brokerage company Matrix Mortgage Global has announced that it will accept payments in the form of cryptocurrencies in its latest press release on April 8. Clients can now pay for goods and services along with the Mortgage Agent Registration fee via BitPay. Matrix Mortgage...
Crypto wagering for online sports betting now legal in Wyoming
9.4.2021
The bill already signed into law legalizes online sports betting in the state with bookmakers permitted to accept cryptocurrency deposits from bettors
Binance Continues Being World’s Leading Crypto Exchange
9.4.2021
Binance Cryptocurrency Exchange has always been an industry leader, owning the biggest blockchain ecosystem and the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) network. With an average daily trading volume of 1-2 billion, Binance supports 385 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and other altcoins. It offers a wide...
Fintech Heavyweights Revolut, Robinhood Gun for More Crypto Gains
9.4.2021
Major fintech players are stepping up their crypto game in an apparent bid to attract new customers to their platforms, with the UK-based Revolut adding support for 11 additional coins, including cardano (ADA) and decentralized finance (DeFi) offerings like uniswap (UNI) – and the USA-based...
Sri Lanka's central bank warns public against risks of crypto investment
9.4.2021
The central bank listed four chief concerns, including the lack of legal recourse in the event of investor disputes and possible violations of foreign exchange regulations when purchasing crypto from abroad