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100% in Bitcoin: Gold Bug Peter Schiff’s Son Goes All-in on BTC
12.3.2021
Gold bug Peter Schiff has revealed that his son, Spencer Schiff, has gone all-in on bitcoin. Calling his son “brainwashed” for buying so much of the cryptocurrency, Schiff added that he may need to “disinherit” his son to avoid the youngster burning through his hard-earned...
Ripple Settles Legal Dispute With Youtube Over XRP Giveaway Scams
11.3.2021
Ripple and Youtube had ended a legal battle initiated in April last year amid allegations related to crypto-related scams. The U.S. blockchain company sued the video platform for negligence in acting against crypto scams that impersonated Ripple. Terms of the Resolution Are Confidential During...
Crypto platform FalconX raises $50M on the back of institutional adoption
11.3.2021
Tiger Global and B Capital are the primary investors in the latest round. They join Coinbase Ventures, Accel, FMR LLC and others in backing FalconX
Video Cards, Crypto Mining Facility Demand Soars in Russia
11.3.2021
The demand for video cards and ready-made bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin crypto mining centers is rising astronomically in Russia as more people in the nation flock to the fast-expanding sector.
Per a report from the media outlet Gazeta, data from the Russian e-commerce platform Avito revealed that last...
Crypto lending firm BlockFi raises $350M in new funding round
11.3.2021
The company is now valued at $3 billion
The Kessler Collection Jumps Into Crypto, 8 Luxury Hotels Now Accept Digital Currencies
11.3.2021
During the last few months, a great number of businesses have been adding cryptocurrency support to their payment systems. On Tuesday, the luxury hotel group called The Kessler Collection announced it is now accepting digital currency payments for accommodations. The Kessler Collection’s...
What keeps Bitcoin price similar across different crypto exchanges?
11.3.2021
Arbitrage plays a part in Bitcoin’s pricing in the crypto market, but that does not explain everything
American Conservative Pundit Ben Shapiro Endorses Bitcoin Hinting at Libertarian Holy Grail
11.3.2021
The highly popular right-wing commentator devoted a 15-minute Youtube video to inform his followers of the merits and potential that bitcoin, and cryptocurrencies, in general, as an anti-government monetary system. The grassroots embracement of bitcoin is the first of its kind in the alt-right...
DeFi Sector May Face Threat from New EU Crypto Regulations – Survey
11.3.2021
European crypto and blockchain players are worried that incoming regulatory frameworks could usher in “excessive requirements” that could “pose significant challenges for crypto-based projects,” particularly in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, with “irreconcilable” obstacles, a survey...
US luxury hotel brand to begin accepting Bitcoin payments
11.3.2021
Bitcoin penetration in the hospitality industry is set for another expansion as a U.S. luxury hotel chain adopts cryptocurrency as a payment option
Gensler confirmation as SEC chair would be good for crypto, says Hester Peirce
11.3.2021
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce is optimistic that the U.S. will eventually offer more clarity for cryptocurrency investors
Colombian Cryptocurrency Project Kmuschicoin Gains Popularity as Adoption on Local Stores Grows
11.3.2021
A Colombian entrepreneur has joined forces with a Venezuelan teenager to launch a cryptocurrency in Boyacá, Colombia. The region is now known in the local crypto industry as the home of the most popular emerging local crypto in the country. Over 5,000 People From Other Countries Currently Hold...
Spanish Real Estate Agency Begins Accepting Bitcoin Payments for Properties in the Canary Islands
11.3.2021
Crypto adoption keeps spreading among the real estate industry in Europe, specifically in Spain. Recently, a leading agency in the Canary Islands announced it would start accepting cryptocurrency payments. Firm Praises Bitcoin’s Decentralized Nature According to Digital Sevilla, Piso Barato...
South Korean Officials Notice a Sudden Rise in Crypto Mining Rigs Imports- Over 41 Shipments Intercepted in 3 Months
11.3.2021
Crypto adoption is a hot topic in South Korea, and recent figures have been proving it. However, crypto mining activity is also starting to gather interest across the country, per the latest reports from local media outlets. A Single Rig Should Worth $150 ‘or Less’ to Be Considered...
Japanese Crypto Tax Evader Hit with Year-long Jail Sentence
11.3.2021
The Japanese courts have sent an ominous warning signal to would-be crypto tax evaders – by jailing a 56-year-old man who pleaded ignorance of how Japan’s crypto tax laws work.
Per Chunichi, the man, an office worker named Hideji Matsuda, was given a one-year sentence and fined over USD 202,000...
American Home Warranty Company to Accept Crypto Payments, Plans to Add BTC to Investment Portfolio
11.3.2021
Following in the footsteps of Tesla, the home warranty company American Residential Warranty (ARW) says it will accept cryptocurrency payments for its services. In addition, the company also plans to acquire and hold bitcoin as part of its strategy “to expand its investment portfolio...
Crypto Art Belongs In The Trash
11.3.2021
The blockchain, at best a scam and at worst an impending environmental disaster, has lately been upending everything from currency exchange to basketball collectibles. But one area it’s had a particularly sudden—and divisive—impact is the world of art.Read more
Guide on How to Choose Safe Online Crypto Casinos
10.3.2021
The text below is an advertorial article that was not written by Cryptonews.com journalists.
There are many advantages of using cryptocurrencies when playing in online casinos. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto options offer improved anonymity compared to fiat currencies. There’s no need to...
How crypto donations are helping victims of the Texas winter storm
10.3.2021
"We intend to accept donations via cryptocurrency essentially forever," said the Austin Disaster Relief Network's chief financial officer
Atari to Launch a Crypto-Fueled Gaming Platform in the Ethereum Metaverse Decentraland
10.3.2021
In October 2020, the entertainment software company Atari launched a digital currency and later revealed plans to join the Ethereum virtual reality game Sandbox. On March 8, Atari announced that the company is now launching a casino in Decentraland, another metaverse built on Ethereum. According...