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South Africa's financial regulator plans to introduce framework aimed at protecting vulnerable crypto investors: report
10.12.2021
“What we want to be able to do is to intervene when we think that what is provided to potential customers are products that they don’t understand that are potentially highly risky,” said Unathi Kamlana
SPLC report examines use of Bitcoin and Monero by right wing extremists
10.12.2021
Several political extremists have derived a great deal of wealth from cryptocurrency donations since their supporters can remain anonymous and transactions can't be censored
Perhaps Binance’s CZ Isn’t World’s Richest Ethnic Chinese Person After All – Report
10.12.2021
Just over a week after a major Chinese media outlet claimed that the Binance Founder and CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is the richest ethnic Chinese person alive, another report has surfaced questioning the logic of the original report.
In an article published by the media outlet Yijian Finance,...
Bitcoin continues consolidation: Are we still in a bull market? | Tune in now to The Market Report w/ Ran Neuner
9.12.2021
“The Market Report” with Cointelegraph is live right now with special guest Ran Neuner, co-founder and CEO of Onchain Capital and founder of “Crypto Banter.”
Ethereum transaction energy use equals to 2.5 miles in a Tesla Model 3, report
9.12.2021
One Ethereum transaction uses enough energy to power a house all day, but how much does the fiat financial system use?
India to Impose Ban on Crypto Payments, Deadline for Declaring Crypto Assets, KYC Rules: Report
8.12.2021
The Indian government has reportedly proposed banning the use of cryptocurrency for payments and setting a deadline for investors to declare their crypto holdings. Violators may be arrested without a warrant and held without bail. In addition, the crypto bill may call for a uniform...
Tezos blockchain notes power savings after PoS switch: PwC report
7.12.2021
The switch to proof-of-stake has had noticeable energy saving effects for the Tezos network
Report: Mirror Trading International Said to Be Owed Over $129 Million by Previously Unaccounted for Debtors
7.12.2021
Mirror Trading International, the now-defunct fraudulent bitcoin investment platform, is said to be owed more than $129 million by debtors that had not been declared previously. Unaccounted for Debtors Liquidators of the collapsed South African bitcoin Ponzi scheme, Mirror Trading International...
Crypto Violators May Face Prison Time Under India’s New Proposal - Report
7.12.2021
The Indian government is reportedly considering appointing a new regulator specifically to oversee the cryptocurrency space, while also saying those who violate regulations could face fines of up to USD 2.7m or 1.5 years in prison....
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Huobi Research Report ‘Taper Landed’ Paints Bleak Picture for Cryptocurrency Assets
7.12.2021
A report issued by the Huobi Research Institute, the investigative arm of the Asian exchange, examines the effect that upcoming changes of U.S. Federal Reserve policy could have on the price of cryptocurrencies. The report, titled “Taper Landed: The Turning Point of The Cryptocurrency Market...
Over 80% of African Users on Mineplex Reportedly Interested in Buying Goods With Staked Crypto
5.12.2021
A report says over 80% of African users on the Mineplex marketplace have shown an interest in the platform’s commodity staking program since launch. Zero Fee Alternative According to a recent study, over 80% of African users have taken part in the commodity staking program since its launch...
British Security Think Tank’s Report Warns NFTs Could Bolster Money Laundering Schemes
4.12.2021
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), the British defense and security think tank, questions whether or not non-fungible token (NFT) assets can be used for money laundering purposes. The report determines that in order to mitigate the money laundering risks a ‘know your...
Report: PlayStation Planning Xbox Game Pass-Style Subscription Service
3.12.2021
Sony is finalizing a new PlayStation subscription meant to give the platform its own Xbox Game Pass-style service that’s tentatively scheduled to launch next spring, Bloomberg reports.Read more
India’s Cabinet Note Indicates No Crypto Ban — Government Will Regulate Crypto Assets: Report
3.12.2021
India is no longer planning to ban cryptocurrency, a cabinet note circulated by the government reportedly indicates. Activities relating to crypto assets will be regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Crypto Will Not Be Banned in India, Cabinet Note Indicates Despite...
Indian Crypto Bill To Regulate, Not Ban 'Private Cryptocurrencies' - Report
3.12.2021
As India’s authorities are advancing their work on new crypto-related legislation, a document released by the Indian government indicates that private cryptocurrencies will be regulated rather than banned, contrary to earlier suggestions.
A cabinet note on the proposed cryptocurrency bill says...
Can Bitcoin rally in December? | Tune in now to The Market Report w/ Gareth Soloway
2.12.2021
“The Market Report” with Cointelegraph is live right now with special guest Gareth Soloway, chief market strategist of InTheMoneyStocks
Biden is considering law professor, Fed president, and former CFPB director to fill 3 seats on Federal Reserve: report
1.12.2021
Fed governor Randal Quarles resigned his position effective as of the end of December, while Richard Clarida is expected to leave in January 2022, leaving three vacancies in the group of seven serving at the Federal Reserve
$7.5 Million NFT Collection Accused of Using Art Without Permission Threatened by Legal Action
1.12.2021
While non-fungible token (NFT) assets have been extremely popular in 2021, there’s been a slew of issues tied to the ecosystem as well. A recent report indicates that roughly a dozen artists are considering taking legal action against an NFT collection called “Art Wars” because...
Binance Boss CZ Is Richest Ethnic Chinese Person Alive, Report Claims
1.12.2021
The Binance Founder and CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is the richest ethnic Chinese person alive, a new article has claimed – although mainstream Chinese media outlets appear reluctant to report on the news.
The claim was made by the outspoken media outlet Caijing on Weibo and reported on in detail...
True or false: 91% of surveys about Bitcoin and crypto are totally wrong
1.12.2021
Welcome to the statistically dubious world of cryptocurrency surveys. Here, we'll find out how many Aussies really own crypto, and why there are so many different claims