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Ukraine Shuts Down Crypto Exchangers Sending Money to Russian Wallets
12.8.2021
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has closed down a number of “underground” crypto exchangers in Kyiv. Officials say the platforms have been making a million dollars in monthly turnover and allegedly sending money to digital wallets operated by Russian payment providers....
Nasdaq-Listed Metromile Invests $1 Million in Bitcoin — Sees Rapid Growth in Global Cryptocurrency Adoption
12.8.2021
The Nasdaq-listed auto insurance company Metromile has purchased $1 million in bitcoin. The company plans to “become the first insurance company to allow policyholders the option to pay for insurance and receive payment for eligible claims in either bitcoin or dollars.” Auto Insurance...
Coinbase removes ‘backed by US dollars’ claim for USDC stablecoin
11.8.2021
The Coinbase website now states that USD Coin is “backed by fully reserved assets,” contrary to the now-removed claim of “backed by U.S. dollars in a bank account.”
Survey Shows 3 out of 4 Sports Fans Are Skeptical About the Longevity of NFT Investments
28.7.2021
Over the last year and a half, non-fungible tokens (NFT) have seen massive hype and millions of dollars worth of sales executed at auctions. A recent survey produced by bonusfinder.com shows sports fans are doubtful of the NFT craze as the poll’s findings show nearly three out of four people...
US Senator Says Cryptocurrencies Put Americans’ Hard-Earned Money at Risk
28.7.2021
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown says cryptocurrencies are not real dollars and they “put Americans’ hard-earned money at risk.” Referring to decentralized finance (defi) as “a shady, diffuse network of online funny money,” he said, “if we want a solution...
Bitcoin Comes Closer to Its Swing Resistance at $41,500!
27.7.2021
Bitcoin is the market leader for sentiment rather than a reason. This sentiment has created a true value of Bitcoin in the range of $100,000. Whether or not it is achievable in the years to come is a question in value investor’s minds. But for BTC believers achieving $100,000 is on the clock....
Tesla Q2-2021 Earnings Call to Shed Light on Its Bitcoin Holdings
26.7.2021
The upcoming Tesla Q2-2021 earnings call, which will be announced this Monday after market hours, will at last shed some light on what has happened with the company’s bitcoin holdings. The company held more than 1.5 billion dollars in bitcoin on Q1 and has reported only one sale...
These Are the Crypto Economy’s 5 Most Expensive Assets per Unit
18.7.2021
On July 18, the most valuable cryptocurrency in terms of dollars per unit, is bitcoin which is currently trading for $31,693. Besides all the wrapped bitcoins and synthetic bitcoin pegs, the second-highest valued crypto-asset per unit is yearn finance and maker follows behind. Removing the market...
Dogecoin’s Downward Slide: 2-Month Stats Show Meme-Based Crypto Is Down 76%
17.7.2021
The infamous meme-based crypto asset dogecoin has had an incredible 12 months, rising more than 5,578% against the U.S. dollar. Dogecoin also ignited significant demand for a number of canine-themed cryptocurrencies this year as billions of dollars have funneled into these meme-coin economies....
Could You Build a Better Way to Wiki? Free TON Launches Contest With Over $80,000 in Crypto
15.7.2021
Free TON, a decentralized international community of developers and enthusiasts, have launched a brand-new contest to rework the Wikipedia Governance model, and there are thousands of dollars worth of rewards on offer. Freecyclopedia Wikipedia currently boasts over twenty-one million individual...
Thales Uses DAO-first Round to Raise $2.5 Million
14.7.2021
In an important development, Thales has successfully raised $2.5 million through an investment round led by the Apollo Capital and Framework Ventures. The company has also expressed its gratitude to LD Capital, ChainCatcher, Zee Prime Capital, and Honey DAO for providing their valuable logistical...
NFT Oasis Successfully Raised $4.4 Million Funding
9.7.2021
In the first round of funding, NFT Oasis has revealed that it has been successful in raising a total of $4.4 million from investors. The company has created a name for itself thanks to its ability to offer a combination of virtual reality (VR), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralized finance...
US Senator’s Advice: Buy, Hold, Save Bitcoin for Retirement as Congress Floods Economy With Trillions of Dollars
2.7.2021
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has encouraged “people to buy and hold” bitcoin in their portfolios. “I encourage them to save bitcoin for their retirement, for their future,” she said, adding that with Congress flooding the economy with trillions and trillions of dollars...
Can Bitcoin Reclaim the Psychological $50,000 Level?
29.6.2021
Bitcoin has been stumbling for a long time and has recently registered a 50% drop. From the highs of $64967 to the lows of $28810, it touched on June 22, we have witnessed a strong pullback of more than 20%. As of now, bitcoin is trapped between stiff resistance and strong support levels....
Free Bitcoin: El Salvador Giving Away $30 in BTC to Everyone Using Government Wallet
25.6.2021
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has announced a bitcoin giveaway to promote the cryptocurrency’s use as legal tender in the economy and to give people an incentive to use the government’s official wallet application. $30 in Free Bitcoin The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele...
Softbank Aids Atom Finance Raise $28M for Its Brazil Ops
24.6.2021
Latin American SoftBank invests in Atom Finance, an online investment platform, by raising $28 million on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, via its Series B funding or Latin America Fund 9984.T. The purpose of this investment is for expanding the latter’s investor base and establishing its Miami office...
Korean Government Confiscates $47 Million in Crypto From Tax Evaders
24.6.2021
South Korean authorities have identified thousands of tax evaders as part of an intensifying crackdown on tax dodging among crypto investors. Following a prolonged investigation, the government has reportedly seized cryptocurrency worth millions of dollars. Tax Agents Target Wealthy Tax Evaders...
Mobile DeFi App Donut Successfully Raised $2 Million
23.6.2021
Recording another impressive performance on raising funds, Donut has has successfully raised a $2 million funding from Redalpine. Among the participants in the funding, Robert Leshner, founder of compound labs, was prominent as the well-known entrepreneur who participated in the process that led...
Asian Algorithmic Trading Company Amber Group Reaches Unicorn Status
23.6.2021
Amber Group, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency trading company, has attained “unicorn” status. The company managed to raise $100 million in its Series B funding round. With the new influx, the company is now valued at one billion dollars, making it a unicorn. Amber Group’s strategy...
Economist Steve Hanke Warns Salvadoran Bitcoin Adoption Could ‘Completely Collapse the Economy’
20.6.2021
The professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, Steve Hanke, has recently been criticizing bitcoin adoption taking place in El Salvador. Hanke doesn’t think it’s a good idea for the Latin American country to use bitcoin as legal tender and says it could “completely...