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Pro-crypto senator Cynthia Lummis discloses up to $100K BTC purchase
8.10.2021
The Republican lawmaker from Wyoming has been a vocal supporter of Bitcoin and blockchain technology in Congress
Crypto and pension funds: Like oil and water, or maybe not?
8.10.2021
Pension funds, the most cautious of institutional investors, are now giving the booming crypto and blockchain sector a closer look
Meme Crypto Shiba Inu Skyrockets — SHIB Climbs 230% in a Week, Whale Buys 6 Trillion Tokens
8.10.2021
The cryptocurrency shiba inu has managed to capture the 18th position in terms of crypto market valuations. The token has gained 230% during the last seven days and year-to-date, SHIB has gained a whopping 24,177,682%. SHIB’s Value Swells After Whale Buys $43 Million Worth of Tokens...
Bitcoin.com Wallet Adds DApp Gateway WalletConnect
8.10.2021
The Bitcoin.com Team is excited to announce support for Ethereum-based DApps in the Bitcoin.com Wallet via WalletConnect. Earn interest on your cryptoassets, trade using decentralized exchanges, participate in NFT marketplaces and more. What is WalletConnect? WalletConnect is a bridge that securely...
Georgia to Pilot Digital Currency in Retail Commerce Next Year
8.10.2021
The central bank of Georgia is advancing its digital currency project. The monetary authority is preparing to launch the CBDC as early as next year and plans to use the blockchain-based version of the national fiat, the Georgian lari, to facilitate retail sales. Georgia to Introduce Digital Lari...
Pro-Crypto Congressman Blasts SEC’s Gensler Over Regulation Plans
8.10.2021
nt/1c999f26-5fc9-4008-84bb-1f706c6251a7">told the Financial Times, then adding:“But I think Gary Gensler’s vision is much broader, and frankly because of it, he’s having a negative impact — and potentially will have a really big negative impact — on retail investors and opportunities out
Games and NFTs the Driving Force Behind Dapps During Q3, According to Dappradar
8.10.2021
Blockchain-based games and NFT trading were the driving force behind dapp adoption during Q3, according to defi insight platform Dappradar. In its Dapp Industry Report: Q3 2021 Overview, Dappradar states that the importance of these new activities in the crypto industry rose dramatically, making...
George Soros’ Fund Holds Bitcoin, CEO Says Cryptocurrency Has Gone Mainstream
8.10.2021
Soros Fund Management, founded by billionaire investor George Soros, has invested in bitcoin. The CEO of the asset management company says bitcoin is not just an inflation hedge: “I think it’s crossed the chasm to mainstream.” Soros Fund Management’s CEO Says Bitcoin...
‘Public’ Adds Cryptocurrency Trading Citing Millions of Investors See Crypto as ‘Compelling Asset Class’
8.10.2021
Investing platform Public, with over 1 million users, is rolling out cryptocurrency trading. “Crypto is gaining momentum as a compelling asset class for millions of investors,” the company said. Public Launches Cryptocurrency Trading Investing platform Public describes itself...
Seoul to Hold Firm on Crypto Tax Launch, Suggests NFT Tax May Follow
7.10.2021
dozen or so non-big four crypto exchanges are allowed to go bust.A number of online petitions have called on the government to reverse its bid to begin taxing crypto trading profits at a flat rate of 20% from January 1. Seoul will order tax filings from anyone earning over USD 2,1
Tether fires back against report it is using reserves for investments and making crypto-backed loans
7.10.2021
"If those loans fail, even a small percentage of them, one Tether would become worth less than $1," said Bloomberg reporter Zeke Faux
Lawmakers in Kazakhstan Propose Registration for Crypto Farms, Higher Electricity Rate for Miners
7.10.2021
Members of the parliament in Kazakhstan have proposed the establishment of a state register for cryptocurrency farms operating in the country. Alarmed by the growing consumption of energy in the sector, the lawmakers also want to charge miners a higher price for the electricity they use. Mazhilis...
Stockbroker platform Public.com adds crypto trading feature
7.10.2021
The stock trading app is set to debut crypto trading for its users except those in the state of New York
Bitcoin ETF Approval Expected by Month’s End, Prominent Hedge Fund Puts More Weight Behind BTC
7.10.2021
The price of bitcoin soared past the $55K handle on Wednesday for the first time in four months giving proponents hope the crypto bull run has been re-ignited. Speculators are predicting a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) will be approved soon and some believe bitcoin will outperform other crypto...
Stader Labs completes $4M funding raise to expand crypto staking
7.10.2021
Founded in April 2021, the platform raised funds from a plethora of high-profile figures from the crypto and blockchain space
Crypto exposure has positive impact on investment portfolios, study shows
7.10.2021
The study also concluded that temporary crypto market decline and volatility are not enough to diminish the importance of cryptocurrencies in investment portfolios
Nigerians Optimistic CBDC Will Improve Payments and Help Promote Cryptocurrencies
7.10.2021
Nigerians are hopeful the planned central bank digital currency (CBDC), also known as the e-naira, is going to enhance cross-border payments and make it “easier for the naira to be widely used and accepted.” E-Naira Launch a Boon for Cryptos In fact, according to a VOA report, some...
Tracking NFT Users, Mt. Gox Voting, 267 YO Bank Goes Crypto + More News
7.10.2021
kens (NFTs), to leverage Chainalysis products and analytics tools to monitor transactions and "ensure better compliance to regulatory guidelines." Dapper Labs will use Chainalysis’ tools Know You
Local Experts Say Zimbabwe Not Softening Its Stance on Cryptocurrency Just Yet
7.10.2021
Zimbabwean crypto and economic experts have suggested Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s positive comments about cryptocurrencies do not necessarily mean monetary authorities are about to remove restrictions that were imposed in 2018. The Case for Blockchain Instead, the experts claim...
Russia aims to limit crypto purchases by non-accredited investors
7.10.2021
The Bank of Russia also wants to slow down transactions to crypto exchanges to prevent “emotional” crypto purchases