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Alexander Vinnik Serves Prison Term in France but No Freedom in Sight
5.7.2022
Having served his five-year prison sentence in France, Russian IT and crypto specialist Alexander Vinnik is now facing a return to Greece and possible extradition to the United States. A French cassation court has recently dismissed an appeal filed by his defense against the transfer....
With the bear market in full throttle, crypto derivatives retain their popularity
5.7.2022
"Derivatives provide opportunities to protect their portfolios during times of heightened market volatility," says Emerson Li, brand lead at BingX
Crypto market volatility shows need for 'enhanced regulatory and law enforcement frameworks' — BoE
5.7.2022
The central bank said the growth of the crypto market did not pose an “immediate threat” to the United Kingdom’s financial system, but had the potential to do so in the future
Russians banned from accessing Bitmex within European Union
5.7.2022
Russian citizens or residents will no longer be able to access BitMEX services from the European Union after July 11, 2022
Dutch University set to recover more than twice the paid BTC ransom in 2019
5.7.2022
The university reluctantly paid €200,000 in Bitcoin in December 2019 to avoid losing critical research data and resources
Crypto investor Sequoia Capital China reportedly raises $9 billion
5.7.2022
Sequoia China is known for backing many crypto firms, including the troubled crypto lender Babel Finance, which halted withdrawals in mid-June
Brazil Creates Crypto-Dedicated Investigation Unit
5.7.2022
The public prosecution of the Federal District, located in the center-west region of Brazil, has launched its own cryptocurrency investigation unit. The newly formed unit will focus its activities on aiding other prosecutors in cryptocurrency investigations, and also educating consumers about...
ECB officials prepare for 'harmonization' of crypto regulations: Report
4.7.2022
Regulators from 19 EU member states will reportedly attend a supervisory board meeting in July to discuss MiCA and its possible implementation
Singapore's financial watchdog considers further restrictions on crypto
4.7.2022
The Monetary Authority of Singapore may consider “placing limits on retail participation” for investors, as well as introduce rules on the use of leverage for crypto transactions
CoinShares acquires French crypto asset manager Napoleon AM
4.7.2022
CoinShares previously agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital in Napoleon Crypto SAS for $14.5 million in November 2021
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...
Indian Central Bank RBI: Cryptocurrencies Are a Clear Danger — Financial Stability Risks Likely to Grow
4.7.2022
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), sees cryptocurrencies as “a clear danger.” However, the financial stability risks posed by crypto assets currently appear to be “limited.” RBI on Crypto’s Danger and Financial Stability Risks...
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, SHIB, MATIC, ATOM, APE
3.7.2022
Traders are taking a hands-off approach to Bitcoin and altcoins until BTC successfully flips the $20,000 level back to support
Are expiring copyrights the next goldmine for NFTs?
3.7.2022
Most people think of digital art when it comes to NFTs, but in the future, expiring copyrights could be preserved, refreshed and repurposed using nonfungible token technology
Blockfi CEO Says FTX Has an ‘Option to Acquire’ Crypto Lender at a Price of up to $240M
3.7.2022
According to Blockfi’s co-founder Zac Prince, the company has signed definitive agreements with the crypto firm FTX and the deal is currently up to shareholder approval. The deal represents a total of $680 million, but Prince also noted that $240 million of that total could be used...
The crypto industry needs a crypto capital market structure
3.7.2022
The DeFi industry needs a sound market structure and systemic independence from current transactional systems
Tax Agency Starts Checking Crypto Traders in Romania
3.7.2022
Authorities in Romania are going after investors who failed to report revenues from crypto trading and pay tax. The offensive is part of efforts to respond to financial trends, the country’s tax body said in a statement, unveiling it was able to identify almost €50 million...
EU Makes Deal on MiCA Legislation to Regulate Crypto Markets
2.7.2022
Representatives of key European Union (EU) institutions and member states reached an agreement on the Markets in Crypto Assets regulatory proposal. The progress in the negotiations over the comprehensive legal framework for the Union’s crypto space comes after earlier this week European...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Edges Closer to $18,800 Support Level on Saturday
2.7.2022
Bitcoin moved closer to its long-term support level of $18,800 to start the weekend, as prices of cryptocurrencies were once again lower. While bitcoin has now fallen for seven straight sessions, ethereum also saw similar declines, and as of writing is down 2.40% from yesterday’s high....
Hiring top crypto talent can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be
2.7.2022
How to identify top crypto talent in the recruitment process: Hire a diverse range of people who have the required attributes without lowering your standards