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Bitcoin Miner Runs Into a PR Crisis As Local Residents Worry About a Lake
6.7.2021
A Bitcoin (BTC) mining operator in upstate New York is facing protests from residents who claim the firm is “ruining” an idyllic lake with its gas-powered mining activities.
Per NBC News, a resident claimed that “the lake is so warm you feel like you’re in a hot tub.” The body of water...
Cryptonews.com Launches in Latin America
6.7.2021
Cryptonews.com has taken another global step, this time towards the Hispanic community - by launching its tenth franchise and bringing crypto news and insights to those already within the crypto universe, as well as reaching out to those outside of it. As the Spanish version went live,...
Hope in S Korea as Ruling Party Says ‘Let’s Institutionalize Crypto’
6.7.2021
Korean lion dog statue and the National Assembly building, Seoul. There may be fresh hope for the South Korean crypto sector as the ruling Democratic Party launched a crypto task force – with the new body talking in relatively upbeat terms about the industry and the need to “institutionalize”...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Hold Important Support, KCS and SNX Rally
6.7.2021
Bitcoin price started a downside correction below the USD 35,000 level. BTC even traded below USD 34,000, but the bulls protected the USD 33,200 support. It is currently (04:27 UTC) moving higher and is approaching USD 34,500 which might help the price accelerate.
Besides, most major altcoins...
South Korean Politician: North Has Stolen USD 310M in Crypto Since 2019
6.7.2021
A senior South Korean opposition politician has claimed hackers from the North have raided South Korean crypto wallets to the tune of almost USD 310m over the past two years.
According to Chosun, Ha Tae-keung, the former head of the New Conservative Party and currently an MP for the main opposition...
Confusion Over GBTC Unlocks Might Drive Bitcoin Bears Into a Bullish Ambush
5.7.2021
Major US-based crypto investments company Grayscale Investments's Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is about to see its shares unlocked and freed for sale once again, and there is a lot of discussion about what this may mean for the price of bitcoin (BTC): is it bullish or bearish, and whether some...
Bullish Bitcoin Flows, Barclays' Move Against Binance + More News
5.7.2021
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Investments news
For the first time in five weeks digital asset investment products saw inflows, totaling USD 63m last week, according...
‘Only 4 Korean Exchanges to Be Left Standing’ in September, Warn Banks
5.7.2021
Source: Adobe/Александр Кузьмин
South Korean commercial banks “increasingly believe” only four crypto exchanges will survive beyond a September 24 deadline – after which crypto exchanges will need to adopt anti-money laundering (AML) protocols and find banking partners in order to keep...
China Is Not Done Yet With Its Crackdown On Crypto Mining - Researcher
5.7.2021
China appears ready to declare victory in its war with crypto miners – and could be prepared to issue a coup de grace in a bid to banish Bitcoin (BTC) mining from its shores once and for all.
Per a report from the Economic Times – republished by the People’s Daily, the mouthpiece of the Chinese...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Remain Supported, Altcoins Could Gain Traction
5.7.2021
Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above the USD 34,000 resistance. BTC surpassed USD 35,000, but it failed to continue higher above USD 36,000. It is currently (05:49 UTC) correcting lower, but the bulls might remain active above USD 33,500.
Besides, most major altcoins are showing positive...
Grayscale Buys Cardano, JPMorgan on Ethereum Staking + More News
2.7.2021
Source: Adobe/Skórzewiak
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Major US-based crypto investment company Grayscale Investments said it has sold some existing...
Nexon Hodls Despite Chalking Up 40% of its USD 100M Bitcoin Buy as Loss
2.7.2021
The crypto-keen South Korean gaming giant Nexon is continuing to hold its bitcoin (BTC) - even though it has written off some 40% of the money it spent on a groundbreaking USD 100m BTC purchase just months ago as a loss.
In an official release, Nexon said that, going forward, it would reassess...
This Is Why Robinhood Doesn't Allow You to Withdraw Bitcoin, DOGE & Co.
2.7.2021
As US online trading platform Robinhood is gearing toward its initial public offering (IPO), its filing with the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveals why the company does not currently allow users to deposit and withdraw cryptoassets into or from its platform. This said...
Highest Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drop Incoming While Miners Polish Their Image
2.7.2021
If current estimates come true, bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty is about to see its largest drop in the history of the network, falling to the level not seen in more than a year and improving profit margins of BTC miners at the time when Chinese miners are leaving the industry (or the country)...
Strike Issues a Live-or-Die No-Fee 'Challenge' to Coinbase, CashApp, Venmo
2.7.2021
Jack Mallers. Source: Twitter/@JackMallers
Strike, a bitcoin (BTC) banking service by the US-based Bitcoin Lightning startup Zap, about to enable their users to buy BTC on its platform with no added fees - which would make a major difference in paying for transactions when compared to crypto...
Binance Comes under Scrutiny in Singapore, Cayman Islands Too
2.7.2021
Source: Instagram, Binance
The list of countries investigating the crypto exchange giant Binance is growing as regulators in Singapore and the Cayman Islands have begun investigating the trading platform.
The past few weeks have seen the exchange come under fire from regulators in the UK, the...
Bitcoin Remains At Risk, Ethereum and Altcoins Extend Losses
2.7.2021
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline from well above USD 34,000. BTC traded below the USD 33,200 support and it is showing bearish signs, while currently (04:36 UTC) trading above USD 33,000.
Besides, most major altcoins are gaining bearish momentum. ETH broke the USD 2,100 and USD 2,050 support...
South Korea’s 4 Biggest Crypto Exchanges to Adopt FATF’s Travel Rule
2.7.2021
The “big four” South Korean crypto exchanges have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) deal that will see them jointly implement the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s Travel Rule.
The group of exchanges, which comprises the market-leading Upbit and Bithumb, as well as Korbit and Coinbit...
US state dept urges El Salvador to be 'responsible' about Bitcoin adoption
2.7.2021
Victoria Nuland said the United States was taking a "tough look at Bitcoin" following a major ransomware attack and suggested El Salvador take a similar approach
Global Tax Deal Gets Closer, USD 200M For Mercado Bitcoin + More News
1.7.2021
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A group of 130 nations, representing more than 90% of global GDP, has agreed to a global minimum...