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Russian Finance Ministry Rules Out Sale of Oil for Bitcoin
20.6.2022
The Russian government considers bitcoin as a payment option for small business transactions, not for oil exports, the country’s finance ministry has indicated. A top official emphasized the department means that cryptocurrencies may be used in barter deals, but not as legal tender. Crypto...
Crypto lending can still survive bear market, analyst says
20.6.2022
Bear markets are much more brutal for crypto lenders than cryptocurrency firms that don’t leverage users’ deposits, according to one Bitcoin analyst
SBF and Alameda step in to prevent crypto collapse contagion
20.6.2022
SBF also rejected rumors that Alameda played a part in jeopardizing the stability of Celsius, noting that “this is definitely false. We want to help those we can in the ecosystem, and have no interest in hurting them.”
Kevin O’Leary Says He Won’t Sell Any Crypto Despite Downturn – ‘You Just Have to Stomach It’
20.6.2022
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, says he is not selling any of his cryptocurrencies despite the crypto market downturn. “Long term, you just have to stomach it. You have to understand you’ll get volatility,” he stressed. Kevin O’Leary: I’m...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Confirms He’ll Keep Buying and Supporting Dogecoin
20.6.2022
Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has reaffirmed his commitment to dogecoin (DOGE). He confirms that he will keep buying and supporting the meme cryptocurrency. The price of dogecoin climbed following his statements amid a crypto market downturn. Elon Musk Reaffirms Commitment to Dogecoin Tesla...
Cumberland Sees Massive OTC Moves During Crypto Market Rout — ‘Most Volume We’ve Seen This Year’
19.6.2022
During the last week, while crypto markets got hammered, digital currency-centric over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks were swamped with orders. The cryptocurrency OTC trading desk Cumberland, a subsidiary of DRW, explained that on June 13, the firm saw 30% more volume than the previous...
Sberbank to Conduct First Digital Asset Transaction on Own Platform
19.6.2022
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, is going to carry out the first transfer of digital assets on its own dedicated platform within a month, a top executive revealed this week. The announcement comes after earlier this year, the bank was authorized to issue digital financial assets. Sberbank...
Hard Times in Crypto Lead to Price and Macro Risk
19.6.2022
Just the first in a series of risks we’re thinking about during these crypto down days
Class-Action Lawsuit Accuses Terraform Labs of Misleading Investors
19.6.2022
Following the Terra stablecoin depegging incident, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company Terraform Labs and a number of other crypto companies over the collapse of terrausd (UST). The case against Terraform Labs (TFL) was filed by the plaintiff Nick Patterson on behalf of others...
$100K BTC Predictions, Peter Schiff on Recession and Bitcoin, Bill Gates Slams NFTs — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
19.6.2022
It’s been a week of polarizing opinion in crypto news. Whether it’s cryptocurrency fund managers predicting $100K bitcoin by the end of the year, Peter Schiff saying things “will only get worse as the recession deepens,” or Bill Gates slamming crypto and NFTs, citing...
Namibian Educator: Low Level of Crypto and Blockchain Adoption in Africa Compelled Me to Write a Book
19.6.2022
Blockchain and crypto enthusiasts have for years preached about the much envisioned mass adoption of this fintech and why this is an important goal that must be achieved sooner than later. However, many factors like ignorance, a lack of information, and poor telecommunication infrastructure have...
Ukraine Joins European Blockchain Partnership as Observer
19.6.2022
Ukraine has been granted observer status in the European Blockchain Partnership (EBP). Officials in Kyiv hope the move will facilitate the implementation of blockchain technologies by the Ukrainian government and lead to the adoption of more efficient crypto regulations. Ukraine Advances Toward...
Defi Protocol Abracadabra’s Stablecoin MIM Briefly Slides to $0.91 During the Crypto Market Rout
19.6.2022
Amid the crypto market carnage this weekend, another stablecoin slipped below the $1 peg on Saturday, June 18, as the crypto asset called magic internet money (MIM) briefly dropped to a low of $0.914 per unit. The Abracadabra-issued stablecoin dropping in value follows the recent terrausd (UST)...
Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Expects Bitcoin to Fall to $12,000
19.6.2022
The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, has predicted that bitcoin’s price will fall to $12,000. Nonetheless, he has recommended bitcoin and ether for people wanting to invest in crypto. Jim Cramer’s Bitcoin Price Prediction Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money, talked about the future...
Elon Musk Hints Twitter Will Integrate Crypto Payments if His Takeover Bid Is Successful
19.6.2022
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has suggested integrating crypto payments into Twitter. “My goal would be to maximize the usefulness of the service,” he told Twitter’s employees in his first all-hands meeting with them. Twitter’s First All-Hands Meeting With Elon Musk, Integrating...
Blackrock’s CIO: Bitcoin and Crypto Are Durable Assets — Prices Will Move Higher
19.6.2022
The chief investment officer of global fixed income at Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, says bitcoin and crypto are durable assets. “I think there’s a healthy recalibration going on,” he said, noting that “if you look two to three years hence, they...
Crypto prices continue to tank, lawsuit takes aim at Binance.US, and Celsius moves $320M worth of digital assets: Hodler’s Digest, June 12-18
18.6.2022
The 2 Most Common Airdrop Phishing Attacks and How Web3 Wallet Owners Can Stay Protected
18.6.2022
In the world of cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (defi), and Web3, airdrops have become commonplace in the industry. However, while airdrops sound like free money, there’s been a growing trend of airdrop phishing scams that steal people’s money when they attempt to get...
Crypto Market Tumbles As Bitcoin Breaks Previous Cycle's Highs
18.6.2022
Bitcoin’s price fell well below $19,783, the previous all-time high it notched in December 2017
Bitriver to Mine Crypto Using Excess Gas From Gazprom Neft’s Oil Extraction
18.6.2022
Russian crypto mining operator Bitriver will use electricity generated from associated gas provided by Gazprom Neft to mint digital coins. As part of a new agreement, the mining company will in return develop the digital infrastructure at the oil producer’s wells in Russia. Crypto Mining...