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Proof-of-Work Ban Removed From Europe’s Proposed Crypto Regulation
3.3.2022
A text threatening to prohibit cryptocurrencies relying on energy-intensive proof-of-work mining has been deleted from the draft legislation aimed at regulating the European crypto space. The move comes after the controversial provision sparked objections from the crypto community. MiCA Proposal...
Ukraine Crypto Donations Near USD 54M Following 'Airdrop' Announcement
3.3.2022
The Ukrainian government and non-profit organizations providing support to Ukrainians and the military have cumulatively raised nearly USD 53.5m worth of crypto assets, according to SlowMist AML, a blockchain security firm that tracks crypto donations sent to the government and four Ukrainian...
CME Group To Offer Micro-Sized Bitcoin And Ethereum Options
3.3.2022
CME Group is one of the world’s major derivatives exchanges. It surpassed Binance to become the largest Bitcoin futures market across the globe. CME Group achieved this feat in October. It now plans to launch Micro-Sized Bitcoin and Ether Options. The tentative date of launching the future is March...
Washington, Europe Vow to Target Russian Crypto Sanctions Evasion Efforts
3.3.2022
The next round of sanctions against Russia and wealthy individuals based in the country could target crypto and crypto exchanges, with Washington already taking aim at those hoping to secure their funds by making bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin buys....
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Square Enix to Bring Dungeon Siege IP to The Sandbox
3.3.2022
Square Enix, the Japanese game publishing and developing company, has announced a new deal with The Sandbox to allow one of its IPs to be featured in the metaverse-based platform. The company will bring elements of Dungeon Siege — one of its oldest intellectual properties — to...
Bitcoin's 'Ichimoku Cloud' Breakout Could Lead to Continued Uptrend
3.3.2022
While bitcoin's cloud breakout points to more gains ahead, heightened geopolitical risk calls for tight stop loss on all crypto positions, one observer said
South African Crypto Exchange Valr Raises $50 Million in Series B Funding Round
3.3.2022
South African cryptocurrency exchange Valr announced recently that it has raised $50 million in a Series B round led by Pantera Capital. The capital raise means Valr is now valued at a reported $240 million. Funds Raised to Finance Valr’s Expansion Into Other Markets The South African...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Continue to Fail Near Highs, ATOM and ZEC Jump
3.3.2022
Bitcoin price attempted an upside break above the USD 45,000 resistance. BTC spiked above USD 45,200, but it faced sellers near USD 45,350 and is now down 2% in a day. It is currently (04:17 UTC) trading below USD 43,500, with a key support at USD 43,000.
Similarly, most major altcoins are also...
US Senator Urges Regulators to Increase Scrutiny on Crypto as It Risks Undermining Sanctions Against Russia
3.3.2022
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is worried that “cryptocurrencies risk undermining sanctions against Russia.” She urges financial regulators “to take this threat seriously and increase their scrutiny of digital assets.” Senator Elizabeth Warren Worried Russia Could...
Customer demand prompts Charles Schwab file for Crypto Economy ETF
3.3.2022
Schwab’s crypto ETF would buy into stocks on its Crypto Economy Index to give investors indirect access to digital assets by investing in businesses that deal with crypto
Mobius Capital Founder Explains Why Bitcoin Is Rallying Amid Russia-Ukraine War
3.3.2022
Veteran investor Mark Mobius, the founder of Mobius Capital, explains why the price of bitcoin is rallying as the Russia-Ukraine crisis deepens. “Bitcoin is showing strength now because the Russians have a way of getting money out,” he said. Mark Mobius on Why Bitcoin’s Price...
UK Regulator Bans Floki Inu Ad for Being Irresponsible, Exploiting Investor FOMO
3.3.2022
The U.K.’s advertising authority has banned an ad for cryptocurrency floki inu (FLOKI). The authority says the ad’s “Missed Doge? Get Floki” claim “exploited consumers’ fears of missing out and trivialized investment in cryptocurrency.” The ad...
$45,000 Bitcoin looks cheap when compared to gold’s marketcap
3.3.2022
BTC’s market cap is much smaller than gold, but Bitcoin’s daily volume and the amount held under management by funds suggests that the cryptocurrency is trading at a heavy discount
Analysts say bulls will aim for $48K now that Bitcoin’s ‘accumulation phase’ has begun
2.3.2022
BTC price appears to be consolidating below $44,000, while analysts highlight $48,000 as the next short-term bull target
‘Help Ukraine’ Scams Appear as Country Seeks Crypto Donations, Report Reveals
2.3.2022
Scams have started exploiting the desire of many in the crypto community to support Ukraine’s efforts to withstand Russia’s military assault and help its citizens endure the conflict. As the country is raising millions in bitcoin, a report has indicated that fraudulent schemes luring...
Anonymous Reportedly Pledges to Pay Russian Soldiers USD 44K in Bitcoin per Surrendered Russian Tank
2.3.2022
The international hacker collective Anonymous is reportedly trying to buy off the already demoralized Russian troops by offering USD 44,280 in bitcoin (BTC) in return for every surrendered tank.
The hacker group has amassed over RUB 1.2bn (USD 10.6m) and is offering tank crews RUB 5m for each...
Phillips Auction Featuring Basquiat Painting Worth $70M to Accept Bitcoin, Ethereum Payments
2.3.2022
On May 18, the auction house Phillips will be hosting an evening sale featuring the work of the American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Phillips’ Evening Sale of 20th Century & Contemporary Art will auction Basquiat’s “Untitled, 1982” piece worth an estimated...
Price analysis 3/2: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, LUNA, SOL, ADA, AVAX, DOT, DOGE
2.3.2022
Bitcoin appears to be losing momentum and altcoins are stalling, but the fact that bulls are holding key support levels could signal that the rally will continue after a brief pause
Bitcoin Fades From Resistance; Support at $40K
2.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) struggled to break above the $44K resistance level, although lower support at $40K could stabilize the current pullback. Stronger resistance is seen at $46K, although downside momentum could continue into the Asia trading day
Technical Analysis: Fantom Climbs Close to 10% Higher, While THETA Drops on Wednesday
2.3.2022
Fantom was trading by almost 10% higher during Wednesday’s session, as the crypto market was marginally up. Despite this, there were a few notable bears, THETA being one of them and was down by as much as 5% earlier in the session. Biggest Gainers Fantom was one of Wednesday’s biggest...