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How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the crypto space? Experts answer
22.11.2020
Experts in blockchain technology and crypto take on the question: What impact has the COVID-19 outbreak had on the industry?
Hacked Crypto Exchange KuCoin Resumes Deposit, Withdrawal Services for All Tokens
22.11.2020
The digital asset exchange that was hacked to the tune of $281 million in September said it's restored the deposit and withdrawal services of all tokens
GoDaddy Employees Tricked Into Transferring Control of Crypto Firm Domains: Report
22.11.2020
Cryptocurrency trading platform liquid.com and crypto mining firm NiceHash were two of at least six firms that had control of their domains briefly transferred
DeFi-ing expectations: Great opportunities in crypto can come at a price
22.11.2020
A record-breaking year for DeFi, but can it break away from the negative perceptions around yield farming and pump-and-dump schemes?
Jeff Bezos-Backed African App Chipper Cash Launching Crypto Trading After Raising $30 Million
22.11.2020
An African company backed by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Chipper Cash, has raised $30 million and is launching a cryptocurrency trading service due to high demand for cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. Users of Chipper Cash will be able to buy and sell cryptocurrencies as well as U.S. stocks, such...
Multiparty computation: The Trojan Horse of crypto regulation
22.11.2020
MPC is a regulated, fee-centric model that is almost an exact replica of today’s banking system
Wallex: The Rainbow in The European Grey Zone
22.11.2020
The evolution of new digital technologies has created a new shift in the value proposition for financial products and services. Digital asset management based on distributed ledger technology has opened the gates to financial institutions and regulators, with the aim of disrupting this new wave....
Analysts: Institutional Investor Interest Fueling BTC Rally, Liquidity Crunch Narrative Debunked
22.11.2020
Crypto analysts are pushing back against the narrative that the current BTC rally is being fuelled by a liquidity crunch afflicting bitcoin mining pools in China. The liquidity crunch, which is caused by an ongoing regulatory crackdown in that country, has reportedly left miners unable to sell...
Crypto hedge fund Pantera Capital files for massive $134 million raise
21.11.2020
The monster raise might be an indication that Pantera’s ambitions are inflating in lock-step with Bitcoin’s rising price
Market Update: Crypto Asset Prices Spike Massively, Speculators Claim ‘Altcoin Season’ Is Here
21.11.2020
A number of crypto-asset markets saw significant gains on Saturday, as a myriad of digital assets spiked between 4-40% in value during the last 24 hours. The entire crypto market capitalization had risen above $540 billion, as top-ten coin values from the likes of bitcoin cash, cardano and...
Crypto Assets in South Africa Would Be Considered Financial Products Under Regulator Proposal
21.11.2020
If implemented the declaration would require crypto firms in South Africa to register as a financial services provider
Blockchain is good for hodling, but not for voting: Bad Crypto news of the week
21.11.2020
Analysts make a slew of wild predictions as Bitcoin continues its moon mission in this week's Bad Crypto podcast
Blackrock CIO: Cryptocurrency Is Here to Stay, Bitcoin Could Replace Gold
21.11.2020
Blackrock’s Chief Investment Officer, Rick Rieder, said cryptocurrency, including bitcoin, “is here to stay.” In addition, he said bitcoin is a durable mechanism that could replace gold. Blackrock on Bitcoin and Gold Rick Rieder, Blackrock’s Chief Investment Officer (CIO)...
South Africa Unveils New Crypto Rules as Usage Soars Exponentially
21.11.2020
The South African financial regulator has published a draft declaration of crypto assets as financial products. The regulator says South Africa has experienced “an exponential increase in the provision and use of crypto assets.” South Africa’s Crypto Regulation South...
Crypto Security in 2021: More Threats Against DeFi and Individual Users
21.11.2020
In 2020, the crypto industry was no stranger to cyber-attacks and cybersecurity breaches. Hackers made off with millions after hitting the KuCoin exchange in September, while a range of DeFi (decentralized finance) platforms — Balancer, Opyn, Akropolis, and others — also received more than their...
Game of New Highs and 20 Crypto Jokes
21.11.2020
Bitcoin and altcoins have witnessed another exciting week. Bitcoin has accelerated all the way up to USD 18,500, leaving previous levels of USD 16,000 and USD 17,000 in the dust. And while billionaire investor Ray Dalio acknowledged he might be missing something about BTC, Ethereum followed along...
Texas State Securities Board Flags 15 Investment Entities Including One Unregistered Crypto Trader
21.11.2020
The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) has announced a series of enforcement actions against 15 online investment entities that illegally market cryptocurrency, binary options, and forex investments in Texas. Fake Social Media Accounts The regulator alleges that operators of the companies...
TrustSwap Leverages its Escrow and Time-lock Services to Build a Startup Launchpad
21.11.2020
In recent months, a new DeFi upstart has been making a name for itself in the cryptocurrency arena. It’s called TrustSwap, and it’s purpose-built to fill a void in the crypto industry that’s integral to the continued mission of bridging the gap between crypto and mainstream...
Nvidia Posts Record Q3 Earnings, Sales of GPUs to Crypto Miners Reach $175 Million
21.11.2020
Nvidia released its earnings for the third fiscal quarter of 2021 this week, showing better-than-expected results, driven by sales of its graphics processing unit (GPU) chips. The firm reported graphics segment revenue of $2.79 billion for the quarter, beating analyst estimates of $2.1 billion....
US Regulator Seeks End to Bank Deplatforming of ‘Disfavored’ Industries (Like Crypto)
21.11.2020
Call it the CPR for Operation Choke Point