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UK Regulator FCA Says Crypto Exchange Binance Has Complied With Its June Requirements
26.8.2021
The U.K. financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has announced that cryptocurrency exchange Binance has complied with the requirements it imposed on the company in June. The FCA further clarified that while Binance is allowed to provide some investment services, it is...
Bitcoin Miners May Face Major Semiconductor Shortage — Sub-16 Nanometer Chip Costs to Rise by 20%
25.8.2021
Fears of a major semiconductor chip shortage have started to make headlines again as the chips power nearly everything from new cars, phones, computers, and a myriad of other items. Reports stemming from Malaysia show that semiconductor manufacturers are dealing with an uptick in Covid-19 cases...
ABEYCHAIN Launches Decentralized Exchange XSWAP
25.8.2021
ABEY Foundation, the organization that oversees the activities of multi-layer blockchain protocol ABEYCHAIN has revealed the launch of XSWAP: its native decentralized exchange. This development is expected to herald the beginning of innovations with the ABEYCHAIN DeFi ecosystem. XSWAP: Built...
Price analysis 8/25: BTC, ETH, ADA, BNB, XRP, DOGE, DOT, SOL, UNI, BCH
25.8.2021
Even with Wednesday's pullback, Bitcoin and most major altcoins are finding buyers on minor dips to underlying support levels, signaling that the trend remains bullish
Recovering Hash Rate, Improving Metrics Indicate Market Rebound - Report
25.8.2021
The recovering hash rate indicates that some mining operations are beginning to return online in new locations outside of China, and the worst of the crackdown could be over, according to a recent analysis by crypto financial intelligence provider CoinMetrics.
With mining operations moving out...
Kraken Crypto Exchange Seeks EU License, Eyes Expansion in Europe
25.8.2021
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is preparing to expand operations in the European market, according to the German press. The coin trading platform is in talks with regulators and plans to acquire a license in an EU member state, its founder Jesse Powell revealed. Kraken to Enter European...
Philippines Tax Agency Targets Axie Infinity Players — ‘It’s Taxable, Subject to Income Tax’
25.8.2021
According to a regional report, the Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is focusing on the blockchain-powered game Axie Infinity over tax concerns. Finance Undersecretary Antonette Tionko explained to the press that BIR is looking into methods aimed at capturing Axie Infinity players...
Confiscated Lambo Utilised for Education, Crypto Donations for Animals + More News
25.8.2021
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The Brazilian police have confiscated a Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 worth USD 152,000 from so-called “Bitcoin King” Cláudio Oliveira...
Traders pile into altcoins after Bitcoin price bounces at a key support
25.8.2021
Protocol upgrades and a new cross-chain Ethereum bridge back the rally in TLOS, GNO and ALPHA
County Treasurer in Illinois accepts crypto donation in reelection bid
25.8.2021
The Lake County treasurer plans to HODL the crypto campaign donations in the hopes of a significant price rally for cryptocurrencies
US Treasury Assures Crypto Requirements in Infrastructure Bill Won’t Target Non-Brokers Even Without Amendment
25.8.2021
Despite the broad definition of a broker in the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, an official of the U.S. Treasury Department says that non-brokers will not be targeted even if the bill is not amended. The official added that crypto advocates’ fears are unwarranted. Treasury Official Says...
Bitcoin erases BTC price dip but $48.2K is now key to avoid bull trap
25.8.2021
The bounce back above $48,000 is not a definitive sign that a correction is over, analysts warn
Amid Taliban takeover, aspiring crypto miner flees Afghanistan
25.8.2021
The Afghan refugee believed the Taliban would restrict access to smartphones and the internet, making crypto mining impossible
Citigroup Files to Trade Bitcoin Futures, Says Clients Are ‘Increasingly Interested’ in Cryptocurrency
25.8.2021
Citigroup is reportedly awaiting regulatory approval to start offering bitcoin futures trading to its clients. “We are presently considering products such as futures for some of our institutional clients, as these operate under strong regulatory frameworks,” said Citigroup. Citigroup...
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Takes Another Large Step Up, As Miners Reposition
25.8.2021
On Wednesday, Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty has just jumped once again, for the third time in a row, forming a new increase streak, as previously discussed.
Bitcoin mining difficulty, or the measure of how hard it is to compete for mining rewards, jumped by 13.24%, reaching 17.6 T. This is...
Cancun’s Luxurious Catamaran Charter Accepting Bitcoin to Binance Cryptocoins
25.8.2021
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
As the cryptocoin Bulls run once again, there are plenty of ways newborn millionaires will spend their money. Some will join the real estate market buying madness. Some will diversify in other coins. ...
DeFi Adoption Driven By Seasoned Traders, Investors From High-Income Countries - Report
25.8.2021
Decentralized finance (DeFi) adoption has been primarily driven by experienced cryptocurrency traders and investors which explains why its adoption is more visible in high-income countries which benefit from established cryptocurrency user bases, according to a recent report by blockchain analysis...
Let’s be clear: Blockchain technology is infrastructure
25.8.2021
With continued dialogue between the blockchain industry and the U.S. Congress, there is still hope that regulatory legislation will arrive at a mutually beneficial resolution
XMR Developer Announces Bitcoin to Monero Atomic Swap Capabilities
25.8.2021
For quite some time, trustless, cross-chain trades called atomic swaps have been a holy grail of sorts and a number of blockchain developers have worked on making them a reality. According to the developers from the Monero project, atomic swaps between bitcoin and monero are now accessible via...
Bollinger Bands creator warns Bitcoin bulls as BTC price struggles below $50K
25.8.2021
"Watch carefully, maybe take some profits or hedge a bit," advises John Bollinger