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Nigerian Authorities Put Mastermind of the Inksnation Crypto Scam on Wanted List
16.11.2020
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is seeking the public’s help in locating Omotade Sparks Amos Sewanu, the mastermind behind the Inksnation crypto scam. According to a notice published in the local media on November 11, the EFCC wants Sewanu to respond to fraud...
The next big crypto market could be fantasy sports, says Messari
16.11.2020
Desperate for viewership dollars, traditional sporting leagues may soon turn to fantasy sports to boost fan engagement
Another mainstream company is seeking approval to invest in crypto
16.11.2020
Anthony Scaramucci's investment firm, SkyBridge, seeks approval from the SEC to invest in crypto
Crypto Execs Need Liability Insurance
16.11.2020
When crypto companies are denied liability insurance, they are disincentivized from innovating
Big Tech Execs and Bitcoin: Skype Cofounder Keeps Personal Wealth in Crypto, Intercom Chairman ‘Firmly Jumps on the Bitcoin Wagon’
16.11.2020
This week two well known tech executives revealed they have been dabbling in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In a recent interview, Skype cofounder Jaan Tallinn detailed that he held bitcoin and ethereum in his personal finances, while the Intercom cofounder Eoghan McCabe tweeted on Sunday that...
Crypto Market Sentiment Improves, Bitcoin & Ethereum In Positive Zone
16.11.2020
The combined moving 7-day average crypto market sentiment score for the top 10 coins by market capitalization remains in the neutral zone, though it has grown to 5.62 from last week’s 5.28, shows the crypto market sentiment analysis service Omenics.
As bitcoin (BTC) is holding above USD 16,300,...
China’s Crypto Miners Struggle to Pay Power Bills as Regulators Clamp Down on OTC Desks
16.11.2020
Miners in China have reportedly been struggling to pay for electricity after authorities started cracking down on OTC brokers in the country
FATF Signals More Pressure on Crypto Industry As It Moves 'Too Slow'
16.11.2020
International regulators have hinted that they may seek to block global stablecoins if their operators attempt to launch tokens in jurisdictions beyond their remit. Also, they suggested that they could be prepared to redouble their regulatory efforts as Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)...
FATF Preparing Regulation for P2P Crypto Trading Platforms
16.11.2020
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the G7-founded intergovernmental organization that fights money laundering, has fired a warning shot at peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto exchange operators – stating that it is “now looking closely at P2P transactions that involve a Virtual Asset Service Provider...
Crypto firms still not widely adopting ‘travel rule,’ says FATF deputy
16.11.2020
David Lewis, executive secretary and G20 deputy at the Financial Action Task Force, says crypto firms still have a long way to go before they're compliant
The SEC Is Still Working Out What ‘Qualified Custodian’ Means for Crypto
16.11.2020
The SEC’s recent statement about qualified custodians shows the federal agency is still puzzling out important questions for the crypto space
Fidelity’s Crypto Arm Responds to 6 Common Bitcoin Criticisms
16.11.2020
Fidelity Digital Assets has responded to some of bitcoin's most frequent criticisms citing heightened interest in the cryptocurrency
Crypto Long & Short: What We’re Getting Wrong About Druckenmiller and Bitcoin
15.11.2020
Stanley Druckenmiller’s comments about bitcoin were blown out of proportion. They were positive for crypto, but not for the reasons most believe
Calling Tops and Bottoms: 2020’s Most Popular Bitcoin Traders and Analysts
15.11.2020
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading is quite popular these days. With the price upswings and volatility in 2020, crypto traders have made and lost a lot of money. In the last few years, a number of digital currency enthusiasts have been attracted to professional traders and analysts routinely...
Simple steps to keep your crypto safe
15.11.2020
“Being your own bank” doesn't have to be hard — here's a few hints on how to do it right
Crypto in 2021: Institutions Prefer Bitcoin, Retail Open to Altcoins
15.11.2020
2020 has been the best year for cryptoasset investment since 2017, while there’s even an argument that it’s the best year ever, given that the growth of the crypto market seems steadier and more stable this time out. But what about next year?
For the most part, 2021 is shaping up to be almost...
Ukraine is prepared to lead Eastern Europe’s crypto space
15.11.2020
The Ukrainian government is making serious steps toward crypto to make the country a leader in Eastern Europe
Pakistan’s SEC Discusses Cryptocurrency Regulation, Central Bank Confirms No Crypto Ban
15.11.2020
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has published a paper discussing cryptocurrency regulation in the country. Meanwhile, the central bank has reportedly confirmed that there is no cryptocurrency ban. Pakistan’s Crypto Regulation in the Works The Securities and Exchange...
BTC Options Open Interest Surges, Traders Look to an Unfilled Bitcoin Futures Gap at $18K
15.11.2020
Bitcoin prices have been volatile during the last few weeks, but have managed to climb higher in value at the same time. This week bitcoin derivatives markets, specifically futures and options, show that crypto asset traders should expect more swings going forward. Some traders believe that...
Akoin Cryptocurrency Launches in Kenya as Pilot for $6 Billion Akon City
14.11.2020
The akoin cryptocurrency, created by famous singer and philanthropist Akon, has started trading on a global crypto exchange. It is also being launched as a means of payment in a tech city in Kenya as a pilot for Akon City, the $6 billion futuristic city that is being built in Senegal. Akoin Crypto...