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Crypto custodian Protego gets national charter from the OCC
5.2.2021
Protego joins Anchorage as the first string of digital asset firms to get national trust bank licensing
Protego Becomes Second Crypto Firm to Win Bank Charter From OCC
5.2.2021
The conditional approval from the U.S. banking regulator follows Anchorage's approval last month
Arcane Crypto Lists on Nasdaq First North After Reverse Takeover
5.2.2021
The Norway-based investment company is now known as Arcane Crypto AB and trades as "ARCANE."
Indian Exchanges Launch Campaign Seeking to Avert Potential Crypto Ban
5.2.2021
The exchanges have set up websites helping supporters email members of parliament
Nigeria’s Central Bank Orders Banks to Close Accounts of All Crypto Users
5.2.2021
Any breaches of the order would face "severe regulatory sanctions," the central bank warned
Central Bank of Nigeria bans banks from servicing crypto exchanges
5.2.2021
Nigeria's central bank has prohibited commercial banks from providing account services to crypto exchanges
African Hip Hop Artist Davido ‘Thinking of Starting a Bitcoin Trading Company’
5.2.2021
Popular Nigerian hip hop artist Davido has sparked off a buzz about crypto assets after tweeting about his intention to start a bitcoin trading company. With the short tweet, Davido becomes the latest African celebrity to express interest in starting a crypto business. Senegalese singer Akon...
Federal reform could transform crypto’s cannabis use case
5.2.2021
As senators call for an end to the federal prohibition of marijuana, how would it affect the crypto-cannabis connection that's arisen in the weed industry's banking blindspot?
Surge in Bitcoin energy consumption sparks debate in crypto community
5.2.2021
Bitcoin energy consumption has been at its highest historical levels since late 2020, according to Digiconomist’s Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index
YouTube boxer Logan Paul turns himself into an NFT Pokemon card
5.2.2021
Winning bidders on Logan Paul's auction of first edition Pokemon card packs will also receive a limited edition NFT featuring the man himself
Indacoin Joins Hands with Request.Network For Crypto Development
5.2.2021
Hailed as a high-potential decentralized portal facilitating easy payment transactions, Request.Network has announced a strategic partnership with Indacoin, a fiat-to-crypto exchange gateway supporting a diverse collection of crypto tokens. The collaboration between the firms will pave the way...
Estonia's crypto honeymoon at an end as stricter regulations loom
5.2.2021
After revoking licenses for many crypto firms, Estonia’s parliament is considering even stricter cryptocurrency laws
Indian Crypto Industry Launches Campaign Urging Lawmakers to Dismiss Crypto Ban Bill
5.2.2021
Indian crypto exchanges have pooled their resources together and launched a campaign to gain support from as many parliament members as possible about cryptocurrency regulation. The crypto bill is listed to soon be introduced in parliament. It seeks to prohibit cryptocurrencies while creating...
Crypto Hedge Fund Founder Pleads Guilty to $90M Fraud
5.2.2021
Virgil Capital founder Stefan Qin lied to investors and siphoned off millions to fund a lavish lifestyle
Crypto-Friendly Travel Firm Travala Becomes the First Merchant to Offer Binance Pay as a Payment Method
5.2.2021
Crypto-friendly travel website Travala has announced the integration of a brand-new payment application, Binance Pay. With such a move, the travel booking company becomes the first merchant to implement Binance Pay as a payment form after its launch on Feb. 3. Five Cryptos and One Fiat Currency...
Coinbase IPO a ‘watershed moment’ for crypto regulation: Caitlin Long
5.2.2021
The CEO of pioneering digital bank Avanti Bank & Trust, Caitlin Long, has predicted the upcoming Coinbase IPO will force regulators to provide clarity to the crypto sector
Crypto escrow agent dodges jail after lying over stolen millions
5.2.2021
A crypto escrow agent has avoided prison time despite lying about losing $3.25 million, with the judge noting the agent had been the victim of fraud himself
Guggenheim Investments Increases Bitcoin Fair Value Estimate — Says BTC Price Could Reach $600K
5.2.2021
Guggenheim Global Chief Investment Officer Scott Minerd has increased his bitcoin fair value estimate. He now says that the price of the cryptocurrency could reach $600K based on his firm’s fundamental research. Guggenheim’s SEC filing to invest half a billion dollars in bitcoin became...
Australian pleads guilty to $90 million crypto fund scam in the U.S.
5.2.2021
The Australian man admitted to cheating investors out of $90 million taken from two crypto funds in the U.S
Spanish Treasury Releases Guidelines to Minimize the Risk of Tax Evasion With Cryptocurrencies
5.2.2021
The State Agency for Tax Administration of Spain published guidelines to reduce tax evasion for cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin. The document is part of the general program of the so-called Annual Tax and Customs Control Plan. Spanish Tax Authorities Could Ask Local Exchanges for Customers Data...