Search
Indian Finance Minister Answers Questions on Cryptocurrency Plans and Ban Proposal
10.2.2021
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has answered some questions regarding cryptocurrency in Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India’s parliament. The questions include measures the government plans to impose on the crypto industry. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Answers...
Avoid hosted crypto wallets 'at all costs,' warns Elon Musk
10.2.2021
One crypto wallet provider’s marketing interaction with Elon Musk has backfired with the Tesla CEO roundly criticizing the company
Premier League football club enters VR partnership with crypto betting site
10.2.2021
The Southampton FC matchday rights acquired by Sportsbet could be put to use even amid the COVID-19 lockdown — with the help of Bitcoin and virtual reality
Central Bank of Nigeria Denies It Has Placed New Restrictions on Cryptocurrencies — Uses Debunked Claims to Justify New Directive
10.2.2021
Following the outcry over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest directive that targets cryptocurrencies, the institution has reaffirmed its stance with another statement. In the latest five-page document, the CBN insists that this directive is intended to protect the country’s financial...
Launchpool Plans to Launch an Egalitarian Model for All Stakeholders
10.2.2021
Launchpool : noun – A group of crypto industry participants who pool together resources to launch projects. The concept behind the project is to bring investors together, aligning all for the benefit of everyone and the project. Each investor is put on the same footing and given the same...
Crypto Financial Services Firm Blockfi Launches Competitive Bitcoin Trust
10.2.2021
The cryptocurrency financial services firm Blockfi has launched a bitcoin-based trust that offers custody from Fidelity Digital Asset Services. Blockfi’s investment vehicle aims to give investors exposure to the leading crypto asset as bitcoin assets under management (AUM) was over...
South Korean Crypto Exchange Becomes the First Overseas Platform Legally Recognized in China
10.2.2021
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange announced it established its first legally recognized branch in China. Although the nation banned all local crypto trading services, DBX said the firm already obtained a license to go ahead with the operations. Final Certificate of Incorporation Granted...
Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Smashes $15 Billion, CME Registers Over $33 Million in ETH Contracts
9.2.2021
Following the revelation that Tesla now owns $1.5 billion in bitcoin, crypto spot markets across the board skyrocketed. Data shows that crypto derivatives markets also saw significant demand as bitcoin futures open interest tapped $15 billion on Monday. Moreover, this week was the start of ethereum...
Expert warns Hackers are Targeting Russian Government’s IT Infrastructure to Mine Cryptocurrencies
9.2.2021
A state-affiliate cybersecurity expert warned about hackers exploiting the Russian government’s IT facilities to mine cryptocurrencies. The deputy director of the National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents believes such threat actors have been very active in recent times. Global...
Bitcoin ‘Can’t Be Stopped’: Nigerians Look to P2P Exchanges After Crypto Ban
9.2.2021
Some Nigerians plan to continue using bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies despite a directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last week ordering banks to close down accounts associated with cryptocurrencies
Press and internet freedom advocates join crypto users in support of Wikileaks' Assange
9.2.2021
Digital and journalistic rights are at stake in the trial for Julian Assange's extradition, say 24 major advocacy groups
How a Lawsuit Against the IRS Is Trying to Expand Privacy for Crypto Users
9.2.2021
Harper’s case may have widespread implications for privacy laws regarding cryptocurrency users if he wins
Bitcoin Taps $48K- Traders Discuss Overheated Stats and a Possible Chinese New Year Dump
9.2.2021
The price of bitcoin soared to new heights after Tesla informed the public that it added $1.5 billion to the company’s balance sheet. Bitcoin touched an all-time high (ATH) reaching $48,216 per unit and has retreated in value a hair since then. While crypto enthusiasts are bullish, a...
IDEO CoLab Ventures files with SEC for new $100M crypto fund
9.2.2021
Early stage investment fund IDEO CoLab Ventures is looking to launch a $100 million crypto investment fund
UN Says North Korea Funded Nuclear Weapons With Crypto Hacks in 2020: Report
9.2.2021
U.N. experts estimate that over $316 million in crypto was stolen by North Korea-linked hackers last year
State of Crypto: India and Nigeria’s Crypto Crackdowns Continue Old Trends
9.2.2021
Both nations hope to prevent banks from providing services to crypto companies
Crypto-friendly US senator invites Elon Musk to move to Wyoming
9.2.2021
Saying the state has "the best laws for digital assets" in the United States, Senator Lummis asked the Tesla CEO if he would consider relocating
Crypto-Friendly Signature Bank Added to JPMorgan’s ‘Focus List’
9.2.2021
Signature is "positioned to ride the crypto wave," a JPMorgan analyst wrote
Indian Crypto Exchanges Flooded With INR Deposits and New Users After Elon Musk’s Tesla Revealed Bitcoin Purchase
9.2.2021
Indian crypto exchanges have been experiencing a flood of INR deposits and surging trading volumes since it was revealed that Elon Musk’s Tesla purchased $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin. The positive sentiment swept the Indian crypto industry despite the uncertainty of the cryptocurrency bill...
Leading Malaysian Bank Goes Bitcoin, Snaps up 19% Stake in Crypto Exchange
9.2.2021
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Malaysia’s top independent investment bank, the Kenanga Investment Bank, has announced that it has acquired a 19% stake in the domestic crypto exchange Tokenize Xchange. The trading platform is one of just three in the country to have received a digital asset...