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Thai finance minister critical of current crypto speculative surge
11.2.2021
Thailand’s finance minister is not a fan of the retail crypto mania that saw monthly trading volume triple in January
US Treasury Secretary Yellen says crypto misuse is a growing problem
11.2.2021
The private sector invests enormous resources to help the government combat crypto crimes, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said
No, Mastercard Is Not Adding Crypto Just Yet, It's About Stablecoins
11.2.2021
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Following in its biggest competitor, Visa's, footsteps, payments giant Mastercard said it "will start supporting select cryptocurrencies directly on our network." However, at least in the initial stage, it's about stablecoins, which are...
Elon Musk Shoots Down Crypto Wallet App Freewallet After It Tried to Ride His Dogecoin Fame
11.2.2021
An attempt to capitalize on the ongoing hype around Dogecoin has backfired for the crypto wallet app Freewallet after it was called out online in a tweet from Elon Musk. Musk Proclaims ‘Your app sucks,’ In Blunt Tweet Directed at Freewallet Freewallet, riding on the Elon-Doge rocket...
Crypto Use in Terrorism ‘a Growing Problem,’ Yellen Says
11.2.2021
"I see the promise of these new technologies, but I also see the reality: cryptocurrencies have been used to launder the profits of online drug traffickers; they’ve been a tool to finance terrorism," Yellen said
Porn shop: Stripchat says crypto payments increased 400% in a year
11.2.2021
Adult webcam streaming websites are getting a boost from pandemic lockdowns
Crypto Portfolio Tracking App Apologizes for Racist Messages Sent to Customers- Investigations Underway
11.2.2021
The crypto portfolio tracker Blockfolio, owned by the exchange FTX, got its messaging system compromised, as racist notifications started to appear. Blockfolio’s users received the offensive messages with a warning that they’re about to lose all funds. Some Offensive Messages Included...
MasterCard announces support for crypto on its network
11.2.2021
MasterCard will allow its almost one billion users to spend cryptocurrencies at more 30 million merchants, although it hasn’t specified which coins will be supported
Lindsay Lohan Tweets ‘Bitcoin to the Moon’- Celebrities Are Flocking to Crypto in Great Number
10.2.2021
Ever since bitcoin and a number of other digital assets started seeing price gains 11 months ago, a great number of celebrities started jumping on the cryptocurrency bandwagon. More recently famous people like Kiss frontman Gene Simmons, the retired American rapper Logic, hit record producer Murda...
Mastercard Will Let Merchants Accept Payments in Crypto This Year
10.2.2021
The payments giant plans to support digital currency transactions directly on network
Anti-Privacy Regulations Pose Risks for Crypto Investors, Bank of America Says
10.2.2021
Cryptocurrencies "challenge the ability of governments to levy taxes and to control capital flows more broadly," the report says
BBC Features Stories of Traders who Struck it Rich on Bitcoin
10.2.2021
The mainstream media is continuing to focus on bitcoin (BTC) in the wake of the token’s Tesla-fuelled record-breaking rise. And in the UK, the national broadcaster, the BBC, has delved into the world of British and international crypto investors, unearthing tales of folks hit the jackpot with BTC...
How Nigeria and India Are Dealing With Crypto Bans
10.2.2021
Two of the world’s ten most populous countries have or are considering crypto bans: Here’s what it means
The Many Facts Pointing to Chainlink’s Sergey Nazarov Being Satoshi Nakamoto
10.2.2021
During the last few years, smart contracts and blockchain oracles have transformed the crypto industry, and one specific project called Chainlink is the most widely used oracle network to-date. Another interesting thing about Chainlink is the project’s creator, Sergey Nazarov has been...
UN Report: North Korea Stockpiles $316 Million in Cryptocurrencies From Cyberattacks
10.2.2021
A panel of experts at the United Nations says that North Korea has amassed $316 million in cryptocurrencies from various cyberattacks on crypto exchanges and financial institutions. The panel also investigated North Korea’s involvement in the $281 million hack of a crypto exchange. UN Expert...
Winklevoss Twins, DJ Alesso Back Crypto Collectible Artworks up for Charity Auction
10.2.2021
Ethernity will auction digital artworks represented by non-fungible tokens and created by artists from across the globe
How Traditional Exchanges Are Boosting Crypto Adoption
10.2.2021
With ETPs, indices and derivatives, exchanges have started meeting demand for regulated crypto products, explains Kaiko's head of research
Baidu reportedly aims to address chip shortage plaguing gaming, crypto and cars
10.2.2021
Baidu is reportedly planning to commercialize its chip technology by setting up a dedicated subsidiary backed by crypto-friendly venture capital firms
High Prices Lift Crypto Popularity in Industry
10.2.2021
Talking about 2020, the COVID-19 year as we infamously address it, we cannot restrain ourselves from cursing it for all the hardships it bestowed upon us. Staring from the crippling state of finance and industry to the rise in unemployment, the pandemic has affected every domain. However, amid this...
10 Arrested Over SIM-Swap Hacks That Stole $100M in Crypto From Celebrities: Europol
10.2.2021
The alleged international criminal network targeted online influencers, sports stars, musicians and their families in the U.S