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CME crypto futures see record activity during bear market
28.7.2022
The trading of Bitcoin and Ether futures on CME remained elevated in the second quarter, with daily open interest hitting all-time highs
FBI Warns of Fake Crypto Apps — 244 Investors Defrauded, $42.7 Million Lost
20.7.2022
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about fake cryptocurrency apps defrauding investors. “The FBI has identified 244 victims and estimates the approximate loss associated with this activity to be $42.7 million,” said the U.S. law enforcement agency....
Bitcoin hodling activity resembles previous market bottoms: Glassnode
18.7.2022
Bitcoin’s price had just topped $21,000 at the time of writing — meaning around 45% of BTC holders have an “on-paper loss,” according to Glassnode
Bank of Russia Ready to Legalize Crypto Mining If Miners Sell Minted Coins Abroad
4.7.2022
The Central Bank of Russia would agree to the legalization of cryptocurrency mining, provided the proceeds from the activity are converted to fiat outside of Russia. The regulator’s latest position on the matter comes after it softened its stance on the possible use of cryptocurrencies...
Bank of America Customers’ Crypto Activity Slowed as Market Slid
1.7.2022
The number of active crypto users among Bank of America (BAC) customers slumped more than 50% to fewer than 500,000 between November and May
Worst quarter in 11 years as Bitcoin price and activity plunges
1.7.2022
Quarterly returns on Bitcoin haven’t been this bad since it was trading under $20 in the early days of Mt. Gox, but the stock market isn’t faring so hot either
Nansen to Track Solana NFT Data Amid Boom in Minting, Trading Activity
30.6.2022
Nansen, a crypto analytics company, is adding support for Solana NFTs in a win for the Ethereum competitor
Goldman Cuts Coinbase to ‘Sell’ Due to Fall in Crypto Prices and Industry Activity; Shares Drop
27.6.2022
The company faces a difficult choice between shareholder dilution and effective employee compensation, the report said
Goldman Sachs Sees Higher US Recession Risk Citing Concerns the Fed Will ‘Respond Forcefully’ to High Inflation
22.6.2022
Goldman Sachs’ economists now see an increased risk of a U.S. recession. “We are increasingly concerned that the Fed will feel compelled to respond forcefully to high headline inflation and consumer inflation expectations if energy prices rise further, even if activity slows...
Hackers Are Cloning Web3 Wallets Like Metamask and Coinbase Wallet to Steal Crypto
15.6.2022
Confiant, an advertising security agency, has found a cluster of malicious activity involving distributed wallet apps, allowing hackers to steal private seeds and acquire the funds of users via backdoored imposter wallets. The apps are distributed via cloning of legitimate sites, giving...
Another Report Confirms That Criminal Behavior Keeps ‘Dropping as a Percentage of Overall Crypto Activity’
14.6.2022
Global politicians’ claims that crypto is the criminal world’s currency of choice may be wide of the mark, another report reitarates.
The findings were detailed in an annual report by the American blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace, which was bought up last year by the payments giant...
Illicit crypto usage as a percent of total usage has fallen: Report
14.6.2022
A rapidly growing crypto market means that hacks and scams are accounting for less overall activity, and their percentage of total usage continues to decline
Hong Kong Regulator Reminds Investors of Risks Associated With NFTs
9.6.2022
Hong Kong’s securities regulator has warned investors to be wary of risks that are associated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The regulator also advised investors to consider investing in NFTs only if they fully understand the risks. NFTs ‘Straddle the Line Between Collectibles...
Venezuelan Sunacrip Tightens Control on Transactions Made Using Unauthorized Exchanges
3.6.2022
Sunacrip, the Venezuelan cryptocurrency watchdog, has issued a new internal providence that defines the guidelines it will follow in dealing with reports of suspicious activity related to fintech platforms. The document describes that the use of unauthorized platforms might constitute a suspicious...
Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid Choppy Trading, Bitcoin Activity Slows
2.6.2022
Cryptos were mixed on Thursday, while bitcoin (BTC) traded flat and Internet Computer's ICP token rallied by 20%. Regulatory concerns linger, and blockchain activity is slowing
Crypto Firms Launch Community-Powered Scam Reporting Platform ‘Chainabuse’
24.5.2022
Several crypto firms, including Binance and Circle, have launched a new crypto scam reporting platform. The tool “empowers anyone in the crypto economy to warn others about scams, hacks or other fraudulent activity as they encounter it.” New Crypto Scam Reporting Platform Launched...
First Mover Asia: KuCoin Plans to Bolster DeFi Activity on Its Blockchain After $150M Raise; Cryptos Gain
20.5.2022
The crypto exchange will add technical support to support developers building on KuCoin's public blockchain; bitcoin outperforms ether
Biggest Movers: Tron Moves to 1-Week High, as Thorchain’s RUNE Nears Lowest Level Since January 2021
19.5.2022
Tron rallied during today’s session, as it headed towards a one-week high, following recent declines. This came as Thorchain’s RUNE continued to trade lower, with today’s drop pushing prices closer to their lowest point since January 2021. Tron (TRX) Tron (TRX) surged towards...
CBDC activity heats up, but few projects move beyond pilot stage
16.5.2022
Does government-issued digital money pose an existential threat to cryptocurrencies? Probably not, but stablecoin usage could narrow
2022 Q1 venture capital activity in crypto set to outpace 2021
27.4.2022
All the deals, trends, moves and investments in 2022 Q1 across the blockchain landscape brought to you by Cointelegraph Research