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Bitcoin and Ethereum Extend Decline, Dogecoin Rises
14.1.2022
Bitcoin price started a downside correction from USD 44,000. BTC traded below the USD 43,200 and USD 43,000 support levels. It is currently (11:30 UTC) trading below USD 42,500 and there is a risk of further downsides.
Similarly, most major altcoins are extending losses. ETH traded below the...
US Regulator Calls For Stablecoin Bank Regulation, Coordinated Regulatory Approach To Crypto
14.1.2022
Stabilizing stablecoins and paving the way for a coordinated and collaborative regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies should become the key focus of American regulators -- and bank regulation could provide stablecoin holders with more confidence and security, according to Michael J. Hsu, Acting...
Tether Freezes USD 160M-Heavy Addresses on Law Enforcement Request
14.1.2022
Stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) froze three addresses on Ethereum (ETH), which together hold USD 160m worth of assets.
This has been confirmed by Tether, stating that they have done so upon request from law enforcement, per Coindesk.
Per data analytics site Bloxy, Tether itself has so...
Tesla Accepts Dogecoin Payments for its Merch, DOGE Rallies
14.1.2022
Electric vehicle maker Tesla is experimenting with dogecoin (DOGE) payments, opening up a range of products to the cryptocurrency’s users....
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Prosecutors Want to Put ‘Bogus’ Crypto Exchange Chiefs Behind Bars for Life in Legal First
14.1.2022
The seven alleged ringleaders behind VGlobal, a suspected high-profile South Korean scam crypto exchange that allegedly sucked in some 52,419 investors in South Korea to the tune of USD 2bn, could be handed life sentences, marking a new legal first for fraudsters operating in the sector....
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BIS Claims a CBDC Interoperability Victory – While US Congressman Bids to Block Digital USD
13.1.2022
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) says it has made another breakthrough in its central bank digital currency (CBDC) interoperability project – claiming that it has “successfully tested” the integration of wholesale CBDC settlement with commercial banks....
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Banks Launch Stablecoin Consortium, Crypto Regulatory Discussion in Hong Kong + More News
12.1.2022
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Target Additional Gains, Altcoins Accelerate
12.1.2022
Bitcoin price remained in a positive zone above the USD 42,000 level. BTC is currently (12:27 PM UTC) showing positive signs and it even spiked above USD 43,000. A daily close above USD 43,000 might push the price towards the USD 45,000 level.
Similarly, most major altcoins are recovering...
Iran Reportedly Set to Allow Digital Currencies Usage for International Payments
11.1.2022
Iran is reportedly set to finalize a scheme that would allow merchants to use digital currencies in international trades.
According to a local media outlet, Alireza Peyman Pak, head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran, said that the country's Central Bank reached an agreement with...
Elrond Network Acquires Web3 Payment Solution Utrust, UTK Rallies
11.1.2022
Internet-scale blockchain Elrond Network (EGLD) announced the acquisition of Web3 cryptocurrency payment solution Utrust (UTK) for an undisclosed amount.
At 10:40 UTC, EGLD is trading at USD 198 – it’s up 2% in a day and down 16% in a week. It has appreciated 445% over the past year. UTK...
Crypto Listing and Delisting Announcements: Week 2
10.1.2022
Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related announcements by crypto exchanges that we found last week and today.
Have we missed something? Do you have information about new listings and/or delistings? Let us know here. ...
Animoca Brands-Owned Lympo Hacked, LMT Token Goes on Wild Ride
10.1.2022
Lympo, a developer of a sports non-fungible tokens (NFTs) ecosystem, confirmed that hackers stole LMT 165.2m (worth around USD 1.3m before the hack) from its operational hot wallet today. The token crashed around 78% in a few minutes before recovering part of its losses.
At 17:34 UTC, LMT (Lympo...
Heavily-Backed DeSo Makes Waves With Controversial Google Login Feature
10.1.2022
Decentralized Social (DeSo), a blockchain designed to power Web 3.0 decentralized social networks, has integrated a "Login with Google" feature to all of the apps built on its platform, which has sparked a backlash from the crypto community....
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Atomic Week for Cosmos as ATOM Tests All-Time High
7.1.2022
The price of the Cosmos blockchain’s native token ATOM rose sharply in the crypto market today, despite selling pressure from the rest of the market. The gains today follow an extended period of higher prices for the token, leading to a (for now) failed test of its September all-time high....
Solana's Serum Raises USD 100M, Coinsuper vs. Crypto Traders, Euro Inflation Surprise + More News
7.1.2022
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Altcoins Extend Decline
6.1.2022
Bitcoin price failed to recover and extended decline below USD 45,000. BTC even broke the USD 44,000 and USD 43,500 levels. It is currently (12:26 PM UTC) down 7% and is trading near USD 42,800.
Similarly, most major altcoins declined heavily. ETH traded below the USD 3,550 and USD 3,400...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Prepare For Next Move, Small Cap Alts in Green
5.1.2022
Bitcoin price failed to continue higher and remained below USD 47,000. BTC is currently (04:53 UTC) consolidating above USD 46,000. If there is a downside break, the price could decline to USD 43,500.
Similarly, most major altcoins are struggling to recover. ETH is facing resistance near...
Fantom Rallies as TVL Reaches All-Time High, Key Price Level in Sight
4.1.2022
The Fantom blockchain’s native FTM token has seen a strong rally in the market over the past week, with the move accelerating further over the past 24 hours - as the price closes in on the key USD 3 mark for the first time since November.
At 14:32 UTC on Tuesday, FTM stood at USD 2.96,...
Solana Repotedly Went Down Again After a DDoS Attack
4.1.2022
Public blockchain platform Solana (SOL) went down again in the early morning hours on Tuesday, according to several community members, as well as the major crypto exchange Coinbase, which warned users that Solana was experiencing "network-wide degraded performance."...
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Privacy-Focused Browser Brave Hits 50M Monthly Active Users
4.1.2022
Blockchain-based decentralized browser Brave (BAT) says it has passed the 50.2m monthly active users mark, thus hitting another major milestone.
In comparison, Cryptonews.com reported that in October 2019 Brace reached 8m monthly active users, 10m in December that year, and 12m in March 2020....