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US Inflation Jumps Most in 40 Years, Bitcoin, Ethereum Gain
12.1.2022
In December, monthly inflation in the US was a bit higher than expected, reaching 0.5%, while the annual inflation increased to 7% and was the same as expected.
Economists expected that the consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of consumer prices released by the US Labor Department, will show...
EverRise Director Jenn Duong on Developing Secure dApps and the Issues Facing the DeFi Space
12.1.2022
EverRise is a blockchain technology company that offers bridging and security solutions across blockchains through an ecosystem of decentralized applications. Through their innovative security focused ecosystem, EverRise provides investors and developers the tools to access the widest possible...
Cash App integrates Bitcoin Lightning Network for faster BTC transfers
12.1.2022
The Layer 2 protocol addresses the historic limitations of the BTC blockchain to improve speeds while reducing the costs associated with the transactions
A third of Americans to buy Bitcoin by end of 2022, says Ric Edelman
12.1.2022
The future’s bright for Bitcoin according to Ric Edelman, founder of financial advisory outfit Edelman Financial Engines
Bitcoin exchange outflows see biggest daily spike since September 2021
12.1.2022
Almost 30,000 Bitcoin leaves major exchanges in a single day as buyers copy miners in taking the BTC supply off the market
Bitcoin and Ethereum Target Additional Gains, Altcoins Accelerate
12.1.2022
Bitcoin price remained in a positive zone above the USD 42,000 level. BTC is currently (12:27 PM UTC) showing positive signs and it even spiked above USD 43,000. A daily close above USD 43,000 might push the price towards the USD 45,000 level.
Similarly, most major altcoins are recovering...
Report: Morocco Now North Africa’s Leading P2P Crypto Trading Nation
12.1.2022
In the year 2021, Morocco, which previously announced measures restricting crypto trading, became North Africa’s leading crypto-trading nation after its peer-to-peer (P2P) trade volumes surged to $6 million. Morocco in Africa’s Top Four In 2021, Morocco’s peer-to-peer crypto...
IMF Economists: Crypto Is Not on the Fringe Anymore, Correlation with Stocks Poses Risks
12.1.2022
Tobias Adrian is the Financial Counsellor and Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Monetary and Capital Markets Department; Tara Iyer is an economist in the Global Financial Stability Analysis Division of the same department; and Mahvash S. Qureshi is a division chief in that...
Mercado Bitcoin operator acquires Portuguese crypto exchange
12.1.2022
After raising over $250 million from firms like SoftBank last year, Brazil’s 2TM Group is expanding into Europe
IMF: Bitcoin matured to ‘an integral part of digital asset revolution’
12.1.2022
Crypto assets are no longer on the fringe of the financial system, which raises financial stability concerns, a new IMF research argues
US Fed Chair's Top 3 Crypto-Related Comments in Front of Senate Banking Committee
12.1.2022
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell discussed the central bank's COVID-19 response and financial stability, among other issues, during his re-nomination testimony on Tuesday in front of the Senate Banking Committee. He also made several comments that may potentially have an impact...
Digital Yuan Wallet Ranks Among Most Downloaded Apps in China
12.1.2022
The new wallet of China’s state-issued digital currency has quickly become one of the most downloaded applications in the country, within days of its launch. Its use and integration with other apps have contributed to an increase of digital yuan payments, media reports unveil. Wallet Launch...
Solo Bitcoin Miner With Only 126TH Secures USD 266,870 in Block Reward
12.1.2022
A solo Bitcoin (BTC) miner with a hashrate capacity of just 126 terahashes per second (TH/s) has managed to successfully add a new block to the Bitcoin network, securing the BTC 6.25 block reward, which is worth over USD 266,870 at the current price rates.
As per data by Blockchain.com,...
Jack Dorsey announces Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund
12.1.2022
The fund will help provide a legal defense for Bitcoin developers and will include a team of volunteers and part-time lawyers
Jack Dorsey & Co Launch Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund, Prepare to Wage Legal War with Craig Wright
12.1.2022
The Twitter founder, Bitcoin (BTC) bull and Block (formerly Square) chief Jack Dorsey has taken aim at those taking legal potshots at Bitcoin developers – including the likes of Craig “Faketoshi” Wright.
Dorsey, along with Alex Morcos of Chaincode Labs / the co-founder of Hudson River Trading...
Arkania Protocol Launch Multi-Chain Launchpad Making IDOs Accessible to All
12.1.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Arkania Protocol has announced its IDO Launchpad for the public, with anti-whale mechanism, KYC and robust security. 12th January, St. Vincent & the Grenadines — The Arkania platform connects promising new projects with the global crypto community, offering developers...
Report: Ronin Sidechain Processed 560% More Total Transactions Than Ethereum Last November
12.1.2022
The blockchain-powered game Axie Infinity has been a very popular application during the last 12 months, as the game’s NFTs have outpaced every NFT collection today in terms of all-time sales. While Axie Infinity has seen $3.85 billion in all-time sales, Nansen researcher Martin Lee recently...
Tiny Bitcoin miner defies massive odds to solve a valid block
12.1.2022
Despite having a modest hashrate capacity of about 126 TH/s, the lucky miner won the crypto equivalent of the lottery and took home 6.25 BTC worth about $266,000
Bitcoin and Ethereum Take Another Step Higher, FTM and ROSE Rally
12.1.2022
Bitcoin price started a steady increase above the USD 41,500 level. BTC even climbed above the USD 42,500 resistance and briefly spiked above USD 43,000. It is currently (04:21 UTC) consolidating near USD 42,700, with a strong support at USD 42,000.
Similarly, most major altcoins are also...
SEC Chair Gensler Discusses How Securities Laws Apply to Crypto Tokens — Won’t Say if Ethereum Is a Security
12.1.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has explained how securities laws apply to cryptocurrency tokens as he outlined the commission’s priorities in regulating the crypto space. “Our role at the SEC is to ensure that the public still gets...