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Crypto policy advocacy group warns of 'disastrous' provision in a new US bill

26.1.2022
According to Coin Center director, the proposed bill would essentially bypass existing checks and balances on the Treasury Secretary’s authority in surveilling financial institutions, including crypto firms

Kazakhstan Shuts Down Crypto Mining Farms Till February

26.1.2022
Data centers minting cryptocurrencies in Kazakhstan were cut off from the nation’s power grid this week and will remain unplugged for the rest of January. The measure comes as the country faces electricity shortages blamed on crypto mining and blackouts in the cold winter months. Crypto...

Belarus to Remain Crypto-Friendly as Ally Russia Mulls Blanket Ban

26.1.2022
Authorities in Belarus have no intentions to adopt stricter rules for the country’s crypto space. That’s despite neighboring Russia, a close partner in many areas, considering a blanket ban on а number of activities related to cryptocurrencies as suggested by the central bank...

Madonna, Beanie, Rug Radio and CryptoSkulls: 5 NFT events trending on Twitter

26.1.2022
OpenSea transaction volumes are booming again, a certain influencer was “cancelled” and Madonna might be on the verge of buying a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Defends Receiving Paycheck in Bitcoin as Price Crashes

26.1.2022
The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, converted his first paycheck into bitcoin and ether before the price of the cryptocurrencies plummeted. However, the mayor said, “When you are a long-term investor, you don’t keep your eyes on your portfolio.” He added that the purpose...

IMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin's status as legal tender

25.1.2022
According to the IMF's executive board, the use of Bitcoin as legal tender carried “large risks” related to financial stability, financial integrity, and consumer protection

YouTube head of gaming Ryan Wyatt to resign and join Polygon Studios as CEO

25.1.2022
"I am fascinated by blockchain app development and am beyond thrilled to enter the Web3 space," says Wyatt

IMF Urges El Salvador to Drop Bitcoin Tender Law, Executive Board Report criticizes BTC Bonds, Chivo Wallet

25.1.2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been very critical of cryptocurrencies and according to a report on Tuesday, the IMF’s board has “urged” El Salvador to discontinue its bitcoin tender status. A few members of the IMF’s board said the country’s decision...

Coinbase joins NGO's efforts using crypto to help Haitians impacted by earthquakes, civil unrest

25.1.2022
Affected individuals should be able to use the digital funds for goods and services at more than 30 participating merchants in Haiti, with the option for vendors to cash out

High-End PC Graphics Cards Get A Little Cheaper As Crypto Tanks

25.1.2022
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card you’ve been after to complete your “Extreme Gaming PC” build is still in short supply but finally getting slightly cheaper. That’s thanks to a drop in crypto mining participation as the value of Bitcoin and other blockchain currencies plummet ahead of what...

U.S. Congressman calls for ‘Broad, bipartisan consensus’ on important issues of digital asset policy

25.1.2022
Representative McHenry is convinced that Congress should take crypto regulation away from executive agencies and courts

2 Gold-Backed Crypto Asset Market Caps Near $1 Billion, XAUT Jumps 19,000% in 23 Months

25.1.2022
While reserve-backed crypto assets and stablecoin market valuations increased a great deal during the last year, gold-backed cryptocurrencies have also seen their market caps swell. Between the tokens tether gold and pax gold, the market valuations of these two gold cryptos are nearing a billion...

Kanye West wants royalties from Paparazzi photos, with the help of NFTs

25.1.2022
“You don't give us any percentage of what you make off us, off our kids. And I'm going to change that,” the artist told one paparazzi photographer

Why crypto industry needs venture capital: Q&A with veteran investor

25.1.2022
With so many crypto projects being launched, founders are now looking beyond “traditional” crypto fundraising options

Amex CEO hints at exploring ways to allow credit card holders to redeem points for crypto

25.1.2022
“We’re exploring other ways, potentially, to redeem your membership rewards points, but I don’t think you’re going to see an American Express card linked to cryptocurrency anytime soon," said Stephen Squeri

Crypto Ban Proposed by Bank of Russia Met With Opposition in Parliament, Government

25.1.2022
The central bank’s push for a restrictive policy regarding cryptocurrencies is not gaining support among members of the Russian government, legislature, or law enforcement. A blanket crypto ban, as proposed by the bank, would make a laughingstock of Russia, lawmakers have warned. Bank...