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Bitzlato Exchange Busted as US Deals ‘Blow to Crypto Crime,’ Arrests Owner
19.1.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato, better known to the Russian-speaking segment of the market, has been taken down as part of an “international cryptocurrency enforcement action,” the U.S. Justice Department announced. The Russian owner of the platform has been arrested for his role...
Nearly $1 Billion Poured Into Egypt’s Forex Market — Local Currency Now World’s Worst Performing Currency in 2023
18.1.2023
The Egyptian central bank recently claimed that its decision to devalue the local currency has been vindicated by foreign investors’ return to the country’s foreign market where they reportedly poured in $925 million in just three days. The surge in the sales of Egyptian treasury bills...
Game subscription services: the upsides and downsides?
18.1.2023
Also: a look at Next Fest's pluses and minuses, and lots of news
SBF says Sullivan & Cromwell contradicted itself with insolvency claims
18.1.2023
The former FTX CEO says the exchange’s new attorneys are not taking into account customer bank balances
Digital Dollar Project urges US to take action on CBDC development
18.1.2023
The foundation set up by “Crypto Dad” Christopher Giancarlo released a new version of its CBDC white paper with new warnings about maintaining U.S. leadership
FTX profited from Sam Bankman-Fried's inflated coins: Report
18.1.2023
Former FTX CEO allegedly used his popularity to lure developers, and Alameda Research to inflate the price of certain coins
Media startup says it will buy back $10 million SBF stake: Report
18.1.2023
The company had disclosed the investment on Dec. 2, but had previously not committed to returning the funds
Bitzlato kept a low profile, but did not go entirely unnoticed before DOJ action
18.1.2023
The Hong Kong crypto exchange with strong ties to Russia was a blip on Chainalysis’ radar last year; its takedown was seen as anticlimactic by many in the crypto community
Digital Currency Group Suspends Dividends Amid Regulatory Trouble With Subsidiary Genesis
18.1.2023
According to a shareholders’ letter from Digital Currency Group (DCG) viewed by finance and crypto publication Coindesk, the company has suspended dividends until further notice. This news follows the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charging a subsidiary firm of DCG, Genesis...
Ethereum price rally under question after ETH slams into resistance at $1.6K
18.1.2023
ETH price continues to encounter resistance at the $1,600 level, a potential sign that the current rally lacks sustainable momentum
Logan Paul unveils CryptoZoo recovery plan: Nifty Newsletter, Jan 11–17
18.1.2023
Professionals working within the NFT space spoke about the NFT gaming trends to watch out for in 2023
Bitcoin Whales Show Confidence in Latest Rally as They Refuse to Sell, On-Chain Data Reveals
18.1.2023
Despite the rally in Bitcoin that has seen prices jump around 27% since the start of the year, on-chain data suggests that Bitcoin whales are not using the pump as an opportunity to sell their holdings. According to some analysts, this is a sign of confidence that the recent rally signals the start...
Spain's central bank approves euro-linked token pilot as part of sandbox initiative: Report
18.1.2023
To use the tokens, users will need to verify their identity through phone and video identification, and load their wallet with real euros
Price analysis 1/18: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, DOT, LTC, AVAX
18.1.2023
Positive U.S. economic data initially propped up crypto and stock markets, but it appears that bulls lack the might to keep the rally rolling
Genesis to Declare Bankruptcy Soon While DoJ to Announce Major International Crypto Enforcement Action - Bitcoin Drops
18.1.2023
Bloomberg reports that Genesis may be getting ready to declare bankruptcy. The troubled crypto lender has been under the shadow of insolvency for weeks, following the credit crisis that has hit the crypto industry.
Genesis was one of the largest lenders in the space, often acting as a third-party...
Genesis is planning to file for bankruptcy: Report
18.1.2023
Another one bites the dust? Reports suggest the initial filing could come later this week
Binance registers as virtual asset service provider in Poland
18.1.2023
In compliance with new regulatory requirements, Polish users will have to sign new terms and conditions with Binance Poland in order to continue using the company’s services
Has Bitcoin Entered Its Next Bull Market Cycle? This Analyst Thinks It Might Have
18.1.2023
Bitcoin may be at the start of a bull market that could last another nearly 1000 days, according to chart analysis from the pseudonymous crypto-focused Twitter account @CryptoHornHairs. According to a chart shared by CryptoHornHairs on the 11th of January, Bitcoin is at the beginning of a near...
Sam Bankman-Fried Disputes FTX US ‘Shortfall’ Claims, Critics Skeptical of Excel Spreadsheet Defense
18.1.2023
Following an update from FTX debtors about the $5.5 billion discovered by administrators during an investigation, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) took to Twitter to share a blog post from his Substack newsletter. SBF stated that the presentation published by litigation firm Sullivan &...
Bitcoin and Ethereum correct as Bitzlato take down, tech layoffs and economic worries dominate headlines
18.1.2023
U.S. regulators’ announcement of enforcement action against Bitzlato, a softening stock market and a fresh wave of layoffs in big tech companies resulted in an abrupt correction in the crypto market