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Bitcoin & Crypto Miners Must Take Note as Davos Chiefs Say ‘Nobody Can Hide’ from ESG Standards
20.1.2022
Senior figures at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos have agreed that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards are coming – and will soon apply to all industries. And furthermore, they suggested, even those who do not want a part of the ESG drive will eventually be left with...
Major Geographic Shift in Crypto Use Exposed by Trading Volumes
20.1.2022
An analysis of trading volumes on major crypto exchanges has revealed a geographic shift in crypto trading activity....
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SEC rejects Skybridge's application for spot Bitcoin ETF
20.1.2022
The commission rejected a rule change allowing listing and trading shares of the First Trust SkyBridge Bitcoin ETF Trust, citing similar reasons for disapproving Bitcoin spot ETFs from VanEck in November and WisdomTree in December
Binance US officially launches trading services in Connecticut
20.1.2022
Despite regulatory uncertainty, the United States is one of the world's foremost cryptocurrency markets and dominates daily Bitcoin trading volumes
Report: Meta and Instagram Are Exploring an ‘Early Stage’ NFT Feature
20.1.2022
Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc., is reportedly experimenting with non-fungible token (NFT) technology, according to unknown sources speaking with the Financial Times (FT). Allegedly, Meta is “readying” an NFT feature but it is “at an early stage and could...
Witnesses address energy impacts of crypto mining during House hearing
20.1.2022
“If policymakers take a cautious approach and foster a pro-innovation environment, the rewards for consumers, investors and all Americans are likely to be great," said Jordan Ramis shareholder Gregory Zerzan
Prada & Adidas Launch NFTs on Polygon, USD 140B Man Group Mulls Crypto Fund + More News
20.1.2022
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Bitcoin shrugs off Russia crypto ban fears as BTC price nears $43.5K
20.1.2022
A sharp uptick could have wider implications for the two-month Bitcoin price downtrend, one analyst reveals
Watch Mining Hearing Live: Bitcoin Is More Energy-Efficient than Banks, Bitfury CEO Tells US Lawmakers
20.1.2022
Traditional banking requires 2.5 times the amount of power as Bitcoin (BTC) to produce the same amount of value, and only proof-of-work (PoW) provides “a truly trustless system,” according to Brian Brooks, CEO of major blockchain technology firm Bitfury and a former Comptroller of the Currency...
Crypto.com Reveals 483 Accounts Compromised in Recent Hack — $34 Million in Bitcoin, Ether Stolen
20.1.2022
Crypto.com has revealed that 483 user accounts were compromised in the recent hack that resulted in unauthorized withdrawals of about $34 million in cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ether. Nonetheless, the company stressed that customer funds were never at risk. Crypto.com’s Hack...
Russian central bank proposes blanket ban on crypto mining and trading
20.1.2022
Russian central bank has demanded reinforcement of the ongoing crypto payment ban and seeks to introduce punishments
Russian Central Bank Proposes Crypto Use and Mining Ban
20.1.2022
The central Bank of Russia today proposed banning the use and mining of cryptoaassets on the country's territory. The proposed ban encompasses crypto exchanges too.
The bank is citing threats to financial stability, economic security, and monetary policy sovereignty to justify this...
Spellfire Oversubscribed Twice, a Staggering $3.8M Raised
20.1.2022
Spellfire Re-Master the Magic, a modern take on classic collectible card games, has completed its private funding round, raising a staggering $3.8 million. Leading investors DAO Maker and Shima capital, are joined by Genblock, IBC group, Faculty group, IBA, Maven Capital, Autonomy Capital...
Canadian Bitcoin platform Shakepay raises $35M in Series A funding
20.1.2022
Bitcoin startup Shakepay raised $35 million ($44 million CAD) in Series A funding round, valuing the company at $251 million
MicroStrategy CEO won't sell $5B BTC stash despite crypto winter
20.1.2022
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor has no intention of selling from his firm's $5 billion Bitcoin chest despite a 40% drop in the value
Andreessen Horowitz Eyes USD 4.5B For New Crypto Funds
20.1.2022
As another sign of venture capital money increasingly fueling the cryptosphere’s disruption of legacy finance, US venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has unveiled plans to raise up to USD 4.5bn to launch new crypto-focused funds -- potentially more than doubling the amount it raised...
Opensea Acquires Dharma Labs, Co-Founder Is Named New CTO
20.1.2022
Opensea, one of the biggest NFT marketplaces globally, recently announced it is acquiring Dharma Labs. The price is believed to be between $110 million and $130 million. As a result of the new agreement between the two companies, Nadav Hollander, a co-founder at Dharma Labs, will become the...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Attempt Recovery, Hurdles Nearby
20.1.2022
Bitcoin price is attempting a recovery wave above the USD 42,000 level. BTC is currently (04:00 UTC) facing resistance near USD 42,500. A clear break above USD 42,500 might start a steady increase in the near term.
Similarly, most major altcoins are slowly rising. ETH is facing a major hurdle near...
MicroStrategy is Only HODLing Bitcoin, Says the CEO
20.1.2022
US-based software developer MicroStrategy has adopted its strategy to heavily invest in bitcoin (BTC) in a bid to survive in a tech market dominated by significantly bigger competitors, according to Michael Saylor, the company’s CEO. He also confirmed his holder stance, declaring that his firm...
Regulator Reiterates Call for EU Ban on Proof-of-Work Mining
20.1.2022
The EU should prohibit proof-of-work crypto mining, an executive at the European securities watchdog has insisted. Coins relying on the energy-intensive method of minting pose a risk to efforts aimed at meeting climate change goals such as those set in the Paris Agreement, the regulator says....