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Report: Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Seeks $100 Million Capital Raise
2.8.2022
The French cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger is seeking to raise fresh new capital after raising $380 million in June 2021, according to sources familiar with the matter. The hardware wallet company Ledger is reportedly looking to raise at least $100 million from strategic...
The Number of Euro-Pegged Stablecoins Has Swelled 1,683% Since 2020
1.8.2022
While the stablecoin economy is worth roughly $153 billion today, euro-backed stablecoin issuance has increased 1,683% from $31.9 million worth of euro-based tokens on January 3, 2020, to today’s $569 million. Since November 2021, the number of euro stablecoins swelled by 85.34%, but from...
The Power of Loyalty Points and the Importance of Getting Them Right – Dennis Jarvis, CEO of Bitcoin.com
1.8.2022
Prominent DeFi projects such as Uniswap, Curve, Aave, and MakerDAO declined in ETH terms since at least Q1 2021. Some see this as a fundamental failing of DeFi protocols to capture value and an inability to create moats. There are questions whether the composable and open nature of crypto prevents...
Best monthly gains since October 2021 — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
1.8.2022
July closed with Bitcoin up almost 17%, but now, analysts are turning to how long the bullish trend can last
Apecoin DAO Approves Funding a Bored Ape-Centric News Publication
30.7.2022
Apecoin DAO community members have approved a governance proposal that will fund a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC)-centric news publication called the Bored Ape Gazette with $150,000 for the first year. While the Bored Ape Gazette has been in operation since June 1, 2021, the site’s operator...
UK National Crime Agency Seizes $33 Million in Cryptocurrency
28.7.2022
The British National Crime Agency (NCA) has revealed that it has seized £26.894 million ($32.75 million) in cryptocurrency. “Criminals increasingly exploited financial technology and crypto assets” that could harm “the U.K.’s economy and institutions,” said...
Krátké vlny: Phishing či falešné investice do kryptoměn. Co „letělo“ v české kyberkriminalitě v roce 2021?
28.7.2022
Počet skutků tzv. hackingu loni meziročně stoupl o 45 %, říká zpráva Nejvyššího státního zastupitelství. Jaké další kyberzločinecké trendy odhaluje?
TV Prima dosáhla v roce 2021 zisku před zdaněním 803 milionů Kč
27.7.2022
Televize Prima oznámila finanční výsledky za rok 2021. „I přes turbulentní události v souvislosti s pandemií covidu a událostmi na trhu reklamy dosáhla společnost zisku před zdaněním 803 milionů Kč,“ uvedla v tiskové zprávě. Výroční zprávu a účetní závěrku za rok 2021 ještě v obchodním rejstříku...
Chipotle’s ‘Buy the Dip’ Game Plans to Reward Players With $200K in ETH, BTC, SOL, AVAX, and DOGE
25.7.2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill, often referred to as simply Chipotle, has announced a new cryptocurrency game that encourages fans to “Buy the Dip.” The game aims to give away over $200K in crypto rewards and coupons for specific foods priced at a penny. Chipotle Returns With Another...
Bitcoin: la dificultad de minado registra su mayor caída desde julio de 2021
22.7.2022
Es el tercer ajuste a la baja consecutivo, el primero de este tipo en un año
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sees Largest Drop Since July 2021 as Miners Feel the Texas Heat
22.7.2022
The bitcoin mining difficulty adjusted downwards as miners unplugge their machines amid U.S. heatwaves
Bitcoin Treasuries Records Show $2.1 Billion in BTC Was Erased From Balance Sheets
18.7.2022
During the 12 months, public companies, private companies, exchange-traded funds, and even countries have added bitcoin to their balance sheets. As of July 17, 2022, the aforementioned types of entities hold approximately 1,325,396 bitcoins worth $27.84 billion today. However, the number of coins...
Latest Global Findex Survey: Share of Adult Population with a Bank Account Now 76% — 1.4 Billion Adults Still Unbanked
16.7.2022
Between 2011 and 2021, the share of the world’s adult population that had bank accounts rose from 51% to 76%, the findings of the latest World Bank Global Financial Index survey have shown. About 1.4 billion adults are, however, still unbanked, not having the money or the identification...
Bitcoin ETFs and Open Interest From BTC Futures, Options Follow Crypto Economy’s Spot Market Decline
15.7.2022
Roughly 247 days ago, the total bitcoin futures open interest across 12 different cryptocurrency derivatives trading platforms was $26.73 billion and over the last eight months, bitcoin futures open interest has dropped 60% down to $10.69 billion. Further, the bitcoin exchange-traded funds BITO...
eCash Returns to Aug 2021 Levels; Can XEC Reclaim Previous Highs?
13.7.2022
eCash is the subsequent development of the Bitcoin Cash ABC that was forked away from the original Bitcoin & BCH. Bitcoin Cash came into existence after a split among the supporters of Bitcoin in August 2017. The split resulted in a 1:1 exchange value for each BTC. Thus, BCH supported...
UN Report: Venezuela Ranks Third Among Countries With Most Crypto Adoption
11.7.2022
Venezuela, one of the first countries in Latam to be considered “crypto-friendly” by some standards, has ranked third in adoption rates, according to a report issued by the United Nations. The report, issued last month, states that the cryptocurrency ecosystem has grown by 2,300%...
70 to 90% Down — Crypto Economy’s Decline Shakes Out $2 Trillion in 8 Months
10.7.2022
During the past eight months, crypto assets have shed enormous value against fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar. Bitcoin has shed 69% since the leading crypto asset’s all-time high on November 10, 2021, when the digital currency’s value tapped $69K per unit. The crypto economy...
Satoshi Nakamoto Dropped From the World’s 20th Richest Billionaire to the 79th in 8 Months
7.7.2022
In mid-November 2021, Bitcoin’s inventor Satoshi Nakamoto was one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet, with more than $69 billion in bitcoin, and was among the top 20 on the Forbes 2021 Billionaires list. Seven months have passed since then, and Bitcoin’s unknown creator...
Report: Nigerian Central Bank Incentive Scheme Failed to Halt Naira Depreciation
7.7.2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s attempt to incentivize the country’s forex market through the so-called “Naira for Dollar” scheme has failed. This is evidenced by the local currency’s plunge of more than 25% since the launch of the incentive scheme in March...
Bitmain Launches 2,400 Megahash E9 Ethereum Miner Ahead of The Merge
6.7.2022
On July 6, the crypto mining rig manufacturer Bitmain announced the launch of the highly anticipated Antminer E9 after revealing the device on April 15, 2021. The machine boasts speeds of up to 2.4 gigahash per second (GH/s) and Bitmain is selling the device for $9,999 per unit. Bitmain Launches...