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FCA Extends Deadline for Crypto Firms to Meet Regulatory Requirements in UK — 33 Firms Licensed so Far
31.3.2022
The U.K. financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has extended its April 1 registration deadline for a number of crypto firms to meet its regulatory requirements. The British regulator has registered 33 crypto firms so far and 12 firms are holding temporary registration....
Bitcoin Holding Support Above $46K; Resistance at $48K-$51K
30.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to break above an intraday trading range, but resistance around $48K-$51K could stall the rally. Momentum signals remain positive, which could keep buyers active over the short-term
Japanese Exchange to Become First Licence-holding Platform to List DOGE
30.3.2022
The Japanese crypto exchange BTCBOX has announced that it plans to list dogecoin (DOGE) – a huge first for the token in Japan, considering the trading platform is registered with the regulatory Financial Services Agency (FSA).
In a tweet, BTCBOX stated that it would list DOGE “before the end...
Bitcoin Holding at $47.5K as It Aims for 8-Day Winning Streak
29.3.2022
The largest crypto by market cap is flat for the session late on Tuesday, but up 17% since it began heading higher one week ago
MicroStrategy Leverages Bitcoin Holding to Buy Even More BTC
29.3.2022
MicroStrategy, the US-based enterprise software firm led by Bitcoin (BTC) bull Michael Saylor, has taken a bitcoin-secured loan of USD 250m from Silvergate Bank, with the company planning to use the money to buy even more BTC.
The loan, issued as an interest-only term loan by Silvergate Bank...
Report: Morocco Central Bank Discusses Crypto Regulation Best Practices With IMF and World Bank
25.3.2022
The Moroccan central bank is currently holding talks with multilateral lending institutions and other central banks, centered on establishing cryptocurrency regulation best practices. Inevitable Adoption of Cryptocurrencies The Moroccan central bank governor, Abdul Latif Al Jawhari, has said...
Number of Addresses Holding BTC Taps 40 Million, Non-Zero Bitcoin Address Metric Grew 92% Since 2018
25.3.2022
While bitcoin has risen in value in recent times, jumping 8% during the last seven days, statistics show that the number of addresses holding bitcoin has surpassed 40 million addresses. Metrics from the analytics web portal intotheblock.com show addresses that hold any fraction of bitcoin tapped...
Bitcoin Holding Above $40K; Resistance at $46K
18.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) is strengthening above $40K and could see further upside toward the $43K-$46K resistance zone. The consolidation phase could be nearing an end, especially if a breakout is confirmed over the weekend
British Investment Bank HSBC Joins Metaverse via Sandbox, Animoca Brands Partnership
16.3.2022
The British multinational investment bank and financial services holding company, HSBC, has revealed it has partnered with the blockchain virtual gaming platform The Sandbox. According to the platform’s parent company, Animoca Brands, HSBC is the first global financial services provider...
Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Drop to Lowest Point in 3 Years
12.3.2022
The number of bitcoin held on exchanges has continued to drop in recent times as the metric suggests crypto advocates are pulling funds off of trading platforms for long-term holding. At the time of writing, 2.32 million bitcoin worth over $90 billion is held on centralized cryptocurrency...
Report: Softbank’s Internet Firm Z Holdings Plans to Launch NFT Mall in 180 Countries
11.3.2022
Z Holdings, the internet subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate holding company Softbank, is planning to launch a global non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace this spring. Z Holdings’ “NFT Mall” aims to target 180 countries and leverage the firm’s Paypay service in order...
Bitcoin Holding Support Above $35K-$37K; Resistance at $45K
7.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) is rangebound with support at $35K-$37K. The loss of upside momentum over the weekend suggests limited upside given strong resistance around $45K
Brooke Shields, MAKE International, Casper Association and WISeKey Unveil First Secure NFT Minted From Space Featuring Shields’ Digital Imagery
3.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. NASDAQ and Times Square, New York – March 3, 2022: Brooke Shields, Make International and CasperAssociation have joined forces with leading global cybersecurity, AI, Blockchain and IoT company WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ:...
Report: Israel Defense Ministry Seized Crypto Wallets Holding Hamas-Destined Funds
1.3.2022
Israel’s Defense Ministry seized cryptocurrency wallets holding funds that were destined for Hamas, a report has said. The wallets belonged to businesses that are associated with Al’matchadun currency exchange, which itself is accused of helping to funnel funds to Hamas. Seizure Order...
Chainalysis Study Shows ‘Criminal Whales’ Hold $25B in Digital Assets, Entities Represent 3.7% of All Crypto Whales
24.2.2022
According to research published by Chainalysis, criminal entities hold more than $25 billion in cryptocurrencies. The blockchain intelligence firm’s study shows that there was a significant increase in crypto balances held by criminals in 2021 as the metric jumped by 266% since the year...
What’s Still Holding NFTs Back & How to Fix It
23.2.2022
Kiril Nikolov is Senior Sales Executive at major digital assets company Nexo.
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We all know of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) but don’t use them in our day-to-day lives. With exposure to NFTs increasing, what’s it going to take to bring these assets fully into everyday life?...
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US Senator Lummis Thinks ‘Bitcoin Is Something That the Fed Should Hold on Its Balance Sheet’
18.2.2022
Cynthia Lummis, the U.S. Republican senator from Wyoming, believes the Federal Reserve should consider holding bitcoin on its balance sheet. Speaking on the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation’s crypto webinar panel, Lummis said that once a regulatory policy is in place it “will make a lot...
Circle’s Valuation Doubles to USD 9B as New Holding Company Expected to Go Public
17.2.2022
The crypto infrastructure and payments firm Circle has entered into an agreement with the special purpose acquisition company Concord Acquisition Corp that will see the formation of a new holding company, doubling Circle’s valuation from USD 4.5bn, announced in July 2021, to USD 9bn now....
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Switzerland’s Largest Bank UBS Suggests Alternative Ways of Investing in Cryptocurrency
10.2.2022
Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, has suggested some investment strategies for investors seeking to gain exposure to crypto assets with less risk than investing directly in bitcoin, ether, or other cryptocurrencies. “There are several main ways investors can access this potential while...
Russian Government Eyes $13 Billion in Taxes From Crypto Economy
9.2.2022
Authorities in Moscow expect to collect more than $13 billion as tax payments from the Russian crypto market, according to a government document quoted by media. The estimate comes as Russian institutions are holding discussions on the future of cryptocurrencies in the country. One Trillion Rubles...