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YouHodler CEO Ilya Volkov Explains Why He Thinks CeDeFi Is the Future
16.12.2021
YouHodler is a fintech platform that helps people access the benefits of the crypto economy. It allows users to get instant cash and cryptocurrency loans, exchange crypto, and earn up to 13% APY by depositing crypto in their reward account. Ilya Volkov is the CEO and Founder of YouHodler....
Russia to decide between blanket crypto ban and legalizing exchanges in 2022
16.12.2021
The world's biggest country will reach a crossroads on crypto regulation as it enters 2022
‘I'm a huge believer in crypto technology,’ says former US SEC chair
16.12.2021
Jay Clayton said that cryptocurrencies have numerous purposes and are connected to a variety of industries, and the SEC should be in charge of regulating only those sectors that are linked to it
ConsenSys launches Rollups for privacy-enabled transactions on Ethereum blockchain with support of Mastercard
16.12.2021
The move would usher a new era of user privacy as public ledgers face scrutiny over their ability to be traced by blockchain data analytics firms
Universities including Berkeley, MIT, Harvard, Oxford to form EduDAO to promote Web 3 innovations, financed by BitDAO treasury
16.12.2021
The funds from EduDAO will be used for research, education and entrepreneurship in Web 3 technologies among the world's top universities
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Dismisses Cryptocurrencies as Financial Stability Concern but Warns They’re Risky
16.12.2021
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says that he does not see cryptocurrencies as a financial stability concern. However, he noted that they are risky and “there’s big consumer issues for consumers who may or may not understand what they’re getting.” Fed Chair Powell...
Russian Crypto Miners Tell Lawmakers: ‘Hurry up and Legalize Our Industry’
16.12.2021
Russian crypto miners say they want their industry to be legalized – and hope that official status could help them avoid spats with power providers.
Lenta reported that the situation for miners in the Irkutsk Oblast in Siberia has deteriorated of late....
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Indian Government to Make Additional Changes to Crypto Bill: Report
16.12.2021
The Indian government is reportedly making additional changes to the country’s crypto bill. The bill, which is listed for the current session of parliament, may be taken up in the budget session instead. According to reports, the government could also “consider bringing an ordinance...
Court Decision Voids Crypto Mining Contracts in China, Shuts Down Bitcoin Farms
16.12.2021
A court in Beijing has ruled that three investment agreements for bitcoin mining operations in Sichuan are “invalid.” A compensation claim has been rejected in the case, viewed as an indication that the Chinese judiciary would not provide protection for crypto-related interests....
Upbit crypto exchange's blockchain sister firm raises $60M
16.12.2021
Upbit operator Dunamu plans to expand its joint NFT venture with South Korean entertainment firm HYBE
Binance to Build New Crypto Exchange with Indonesian Telco
16.12.2021
Binance, the renowned crypto exchange, recently announced a partnership with PT Telkom Indonesian arm, MDI Ventures. The collaboration will see Binance developing a new crypto exchange for the region. Both organizations issued a joint announcement recently stating how they will cater to 240 million...
Robinhood enables US users to gift crypto for the holidays
16.12.2021
The trading app suggested gifting cryptocurrency this holiday season could help newbies "taking the first step" and have interesting conversations around the dinner table in the future
DeFi Companies Reach Out to Finance Ministry for Crypto Regulations
16.12.2021
The recently-proposed crypto regulations are harboring attention as DeFi companies reach out to the finance ministry. The firms seek more clarity on the regulations, propositions, and effects. Most of these firms revolve around offering interest on crypto-insurance, loans, and deposits. The primary...
Luno CEO: ‘Industry Accelerated a Lot Faster This Year Than We Anticipated’
16.12.2021
The pace of the crypto industry’s acceleration in 2021 has surprised many, including Marcus Swanepoel, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Luno. Swanepoel recently remarked: “We knew it was coming, but just not that fast, particularly in certain subsectors like NFTs and some...
Bitcoin Mining Hash Rate to Double in 2022, Compute North CEO Predicts
16.12.2021
With all of the new capacity that is being promised by major bitcoin (BTC) miners, the bitcoin network’s hash rate – or the computing power that goes into mining new coins – is likely to grow twice the current number over the following year, suggested Dave Perrill, CEO of mining infrastructure...
DeFi, Metaverse, and NFTs: Top Crypto Use-Cases Capable of Changing the Market
16.12.2021
The crypto industry has experienced tremendous growth in the past two years. Crypto is on its way to the mainstream as it presents multiple use-cases. NFTs, Metaverse, and DeFi are three of the most popular cryoto phenomena that have emerged in recent years. For a long time, virtual reality...
Thailand to define ‘red lines‘ for crypto in early 2022
16.12.2021
“Cryptocurrencies cannot become a means of payment,” Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput stated
Stock Exchange Giant Deutsche Börse Secures a Bridge to Crypto Market
16.12.2021
Deutsche Börse Group, the owner of the largest German stock exchange, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, plans expansion into the global crypto markets as it has finalized the acquisition of Switzerland-based Crypto Finance AG.
Crypto Finance is a provider of trading, storage, and investment...
Ukrainians Offered New Crypto Services, Bitcoin Cards
16.12.2021
Along with the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, Ukrainians are enjoying an expanding range of related services and products. Besides new options to buy and trade coins, crypto users in the country will be offered two cards that will allow them to spend their digital currencies in stores...
Aussie Regulatory Body Backs Government’s Plan to Regulate Crypto
16.12.2021
In a bid to develop new regulations for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, Australia’s regulators - acting through their joint body, the Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) - have released a statement in which they embrace the government’s plan to implement a payments and crypto-asset...