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Sub-zero interest? GBTC hits biggest discount since May Bitcoin price crash
19.8.2021
GBTC will "take time" to restore its balance thanks to changing market forces, analyst Willy Woo says
Nigerian Central Bank Freezes Bank Accounts of Fintech Firms, Accuses Them of Violating Forex Regulations
19.8.2021
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reportedly frozen bank accounts belonging to four fintech firms for up to 180 days after a Federal High Court in Abuja acceded to an “ex parte motion.” The ex parte motion, which is a form of temporary suspension, was granted after a Nigerian chief...
Liquid Exchange Hacked, Working With Other Exchanges on Recovering Funds
19.8.2021
Japanese crypto exchange Liquid has suffered an attack this morning, with the thief taking off with a still unconfirmed amount of bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH), among other coins. The exchange has started working with its colleagues on freezing and returning the funds.
"We are currently...
New data suggests Bitcoin could see BTC price 'double bubble' top in 2021
19.8.2021
The "Bitcoin Bubble Index" is heavily hinting that another BTC price local peak will come this year
Survey Shows 3 in 4 Crypto Investors Turned a Profit Investing, Crypto Represents 12% of Millennial Portfolios
19.8.2021
Digital currencies have seen significant gains in 2021 jumping 154% in value since January 1. On August 18, Cryptovantage published a study that shows 3 in 4 crypto investors said they had made money on their crypto holdings and cryptocurrencies represent 12% of the average millennial portfolio....
Darknet crypto mixer operator pleads guilty to laundering $300M in BTC
19.8.2021
The operator of the darknet-based Bitcoin mixing service Helix has pleaded guilty to laundering more than $300,000 million worth of BTC from 2014 to 2017
Draft El Salvador Bitcoin banking regulations released
19.8.2021
El Salvador’s Banco Central de Reserva has released two documents detailing how banks should deal with Bitcoin
Coinbase Partners With MUFG to Launch Operations in Japan
19.8.2021
Leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced it will launch operations in Japan yesterday. The exchange will be partnering with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), a banking institution with more than 40 million customers, to make it easy for residents of Japan to purchase...
iBG: The Insured (POSI) DeFi Token Begins Its Highly Anticipated Yield Farming
19.8.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore – Following the much-awaited launch of the world’s first and only insured (POSI) DeFi token on PancakeSwap, iBG users can now expect the roll-out of yield farming, which will give every member of the community more opportunities at maintaining liquidity...
BREAKING: Liquid exchange hacked to the tune of $80 million
19.8.2021
Over $80 million worth of digital assets has been removed from Liquid Global exchange. Kucoin has responded by blacklisting the addresses that received stolen funds
Bitcoin and Ethereum Struggle While Cardano Rallies Above USD 2
19.8.2021
Bitcoin price started a downside correction below the USD 45,500 support. BTC even broke the USD 45,000 level and extended its decline. It is currently (04:00 UTC) trading well below USD 45,000, and it could extend losses below USD 44,000.
Similarly, most major altcoins are slowly moving lower....
Binance Makes Regulatory Compliance Top Priority as the Crypto Exchange Pivots Into Financial Services Company
19.8.2021
Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has made regulatory compliance its top priority. The exchange is on a hiring spree to “significantly” add to its compliance and legal teams. “We are going through a pivot from a technology innovator into a financial services company, so...
Federal Reserve Bank President: Bitcoin Has No Legit Use Case — Crypto Is 95% Fraud, Hype, Noise, Confusion
19.8.2021
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari says crypto is “95% fraud, hype, noise, and confusion.” He added, “I’ve not seen any use case other than funding illicit activities like drugs and prostitution.” Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis’ President...
Second largest US mortgage lender will accept crypto payments this year
19.8.2021
Speaking during a conference call about the firm’s Q2 results, United Wholesale Mortgage CEO Mat Ishbia outlined plans to accept crypto payments this year
Institutional Players May Dominate Bitcoin Trading Within 3 Years - Report
19.8.2021
Institutional players could dominate bitcoin (BTC) trading in the near future, as surveyed institutions expect asset managers, funds, and banks to be the most significant contributors to trading volume in the next three years, according to a report released by digital asset research firm Arcane...
Dex Aggregator 1inch to Utilize Ethereum Scaling Solution Optimism
19.8.2021
On August 17, the decentralized exchange (dex) aggregator 1inch announced the platform will leverage the Layer 2 solution called optimistic rollups provided by the project Optimism. The collaboration with Optimism aims to “substantially increase transaction speeds and lower gas fees for 1inch...
Putin Orders Russian Government to Prepare to Check Officials With Crypto Assets
18.8.2021
President Vladimir Putin has tasked several ministries and the central bank to prepare to verify information provided by government employees about their digital asset holdings. The order comes as part of a new plan to combat corruption which was recently approved by the Russian leader. Authorities...
Derivatives Exchange Bitget Opens Global Ambassador Program to Crypto Lovers
18.8.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Top6 Derivatives Exchange Bitget has launched a Global Ambassador Program in its latest announcement. Any crypto enthusiasts, professional traders, crypto community leaders and KOLs can apply to become a Global Ambassador of Bitget. Successful applicants can engage in community...
Quant, Arweave and Avalanche soar while Bitcoin searches for support
18.8.2021
Bitcoin's price is losing its bullish momentum, but this did little to stop QNT, AR and AVAX from notching double-digit gains today
Founder of the Bitcoin Mixer Helix Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
18.8.2021
Larry Dean Harmon, founder and operator of the bitcoin mixing service Helix has pleaded guilty on Wednesday to money laundering charges. Harmon’s guilty plea follows the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (Fincen) fining Harmon $60 million last year. Helix Operator...