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Cryptocurrency Is ‘Based on Nothing,’ Should Be Regulated, ECB’s Lagarde Says
21.5.2022
President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde has insisted that unlike a digital euro, cryptocurrency has no underlying asset. It should be regulated to prevent people from losing their life savings by speculating on crypto assets, the top ECB official has suggested. Cryptocurrency...
G7 Finance Leaders Call for Swift and Comprehensive Crypto Regulation
21.5.2022
The G7 finance ministers and central bank governors have called for a swift and comprehensive regulation of crypto assets. The G7 decision followed the recent crypto market turmoil, including the collapse of cryptocurrencies LUNA and UST. G7 Countries Calling for Swift, Comprehensive Regulation...
Report: Cryptocurrency Can Potentially Complement Mobile Money Argues Kenyan Banker
21.5.2022
The CEO of one of Kenya’s biggest lenders has argued there is a possibility cryptocurrencies will complement mobile money in Africa but first, there is a need to convince regulators of their benefits. African Regulators’ Stance on Crypto Cryptocurrencies can potentially complement...
20% drop in the S&P 500 puts stocks in a bear market, Bitcoin and altcoins follow
20.5.2022
Recession fears mount as a 20% decline in the S&P 500 places stock in a bear market, increasing the chance that BTC and altcoins will make new lows
FCA will 'absolutely' consider recent stablecoin depegging when drafting crypto rules: Report
20.5.2022
The United Kingdom's Economic and Finance Ministry announced in April that it would work to incorporate stablecoins into a regulatory framework on digital assets
3 red flags that signal a crypto project may be misleading investors
20.5.2022
The challenges faced by Terra, Wonderland and a handful of other DeFi projects exposed the need for investors to do more research and avoid cult personalities
3K+ Bit Digital hosting partner's crypto miners go offline after explosion and fire
20.5.2022
The company said it will be seeking reimbursement for the lost revenue from mining crypto, with operations at Niagara Falls "hoped to resume within a few weeks."
Bearish head and shoulders pattern forces Ethereum traders to re-adjust their price targets
20.5.2022
Traders say Ethereum needs a monthly close above $2,250 to regain bullish momentum, but a bearish technical analysis pattern on the weekly timeframe threatens to push ETH price to new lows first
Panama's president says he won't sign crypto bill into law 'at this moment'
20.5.2022
“If the law has clauses related to money laundering activities — Anti-Money laundering activities — that’s very important to us," said Panama President Laurentino Cortizo
After the Recent Market Collapse, What Is the Future of Cryptocurrencies?
20.5.2022
In recent weeks, the crypto market has marked a slump under alarming global conditions. Since their all-time highs, both Bitcoin and Ethereum have lost more than 55%. Cardano has plunged almost 80% since its all-time high, while Solana, one of the crypto world’s breakthrough stars, has lost...
Vietnam Launches Blockchain Association to Conduct Research and Suggest Regulations
20.5.2022
A newly established blockchain association aims to help Vietnam promote its digital economy and position the country on the world’s technology map. The organization looks to unite Vietnam’s experts in the field and seek cooperation with blockchain communities around the globe for...
Cyprus Drafts Crypto Rules, May Introduce Them Before EU Regulations
20.5.2022
Cyprus has prepared its own legislation to regulate crypto assets and is likely to adopt it before Europe finalizes a common regulatory framework, a government official has indicated. The authorities in Nicosia welcome the “careful” use of cryptocurrencies, he added. Government...
G7 financial officials call on Financial Stability Board to step up crypto regulation—report
19.5.2022
Chaos on the crypto market in the wake of the Terra collapse caused a heightened sense of urgency among the ministers to continue regulatory process
Contrarian Bitcoin investors identify buy zones even as extreme fear grips the market
19.5.2022
A popular BTC price metric points to “extreme fear” in the market, but contrarian investors say multiple on-chain metrics suggest Bitcoin is in buy territory
Bitcoin price predictions abound as traders focus on the next BTC halving cycle
19.5.2022
Traders still anticipate BTC prices above $100,000, but a closer look at the BTC halving cycle chart suggests that a sharper downside move will occur first
Swiss asset manager Julius Baer eyes crypto and DeFi potential
19.5.2022
Swiss asset manager Julius Baer is set to offer cryptocurrency exposure to its high-net-worth clientele
Trade Minister Expects Russia to Legalize Cryptocurrency
19.5.2022
Cryptocurrencies will be eventually legalized, a member of the Russian government has opined. The question is when this will happen, Trade Minister Denis Manturov stated as new crypto-related legislation advanced in the State Duma this week. Crypto Legalization Is Current Trend, Russian Minister...
FTX US to launch stock trading against stablecoins
19.5.2022
FTX Stocks will allow retail investors to fund their accounts with fiat-backed stablecoins like USD Coin via the FTX US crypto exchange
Despite Criminalizing Mining, Abkhazia Uncovers Another Crypto Farm
19.5.2022
Even after introducing fines and criminal liability for cryptocurrency mining, Abkhazia continues to find underground facilities for digital currency extraction. This week, law enforcement officials have confiscated dozens of mining devices from an illegal crypto farm. Abkhazia Shuts Down Crypto...
Nomura’s Digital Division to Focus on Cryptocurrencies First, DeFi Later
19.5.2022
The Japanese bank is one of the first institutions to say it will go beyond trading and research to delve deeper into the crypto ecosystem