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Executive Linked to Crypto Exchange Bithumb Found Dead Outside His Home: Report
4.1.2023
An executive of the largest shareholder of cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb was found dead outside his home. He allegedly committed suicide by jumping off a building while under investigation by Korean prosecutors for embezzlement and stock market manipulation. Executive Found Dead Amid...
US Feds put together ‘FTX task force’ to trace stolen user funds
4.1.2023
United States Attorney Damian Williams said the office is working “around the clock” to respond to the implosion of FTX
Core Scientific shuts down 37K mining rigs it was hosting for Celsius
4.1.2023
Core Scientific estimated that canceling the agreement with Celsius will provide $2 million in revenue per month as long as Bitcoin stays around $16,700
Indian Government Launching Crypto Awareness Campaign
4.1.2023
The government of India is launching a crypto awareness campaign that will educate investors about the legality of cryptocurrencies in the country while highlighting the risks of investing in crypto assets. Indian Government’s Cryptocurrency Awareness Campaign The Indian government...
Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Gold Price Soaring to $3,800 While Silver Rises to $75 in 2023
4.1.2023
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has predicted that the price of gold will soar to $3,800 this year while silver will hit $75. He also shared why he became “a gold bug” and “a silver nut.” Robert Kiyosaki’s 2023 Gold...
Ripple CEO optimistic about US 'regulatory clarity for crypto'
4.1.2023
Support for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States is “bipartisan & bicameral” according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse
Crypto adoption in 2022: What events moved the industry forward?
4.1.2023
While the crypto market in 2022 was hit by a slew of insolvencies and daily volatility, adoption seems to have continued apace on the global level
Users need to go under the engine in Web3 — HashEx CEO
4.1.2023
HashEx CEO Dmitry Mishunin summarizes Web3 as read, write, own — a “crazy responsibility” for the end-user
Iran Returns Seized Crypto Mining Equipment to Miners
3.1.2023
A government body responsible for state property in Iran has released some of the hardware seized from illegal crypto mining farms. Its top executive explained the agency was obliged to do that by courts in the Islamic Republic, where unlicensed miners have been blamed for power shortages....
US federal agencies release joint statement on crypto asset risks and safe practices
3.1.2023
The Fed, FDIC and OCC teamed up to wish the banks they regulate a FUD-filled new year with a warning about the risks associated with crypto assets and their efforts to contain those risks
Cryptosat launches second 'cryptographically-equipped' satellite using SpaceX rocket
3.1.2023
The addition to the satellite constellation was part of efforts to make space a “new battleground in the quest for bulletproof cryptography” by expanding computational power
14th Anniversary of Bitcoin’s Genesis Block: A Look Back at the Birth of Cryptocurrency
3.1.2023
14 years ago on Jan. 3, 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto launched the Bitcoin network and block zero at approximately 1:15 p.m. (ET) on a Saturday afternoon. Satoshi’s technology allows “online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial...
The Bahamas lawyers up as the FTX case proceeds in US court and disagreements fester
3.1.2023
Brown Rudnick has worked for the country since March, but the nation's potentially increasing role in the case requires it to register in the United States as a foreign agent
3 reasons why it could be a rocky week for Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins
3.1.2023
BTC volatility is at a record low, inflows to spot markets remain muted and this week’s economic calendar suggests that volatility is set to rock the crypto market
Sam Bankman-Fried enters not guilty plea for all counts in federal court
3.1.2023
The former FTX CEO faces eight criminal counts in the United States which could result in 115 years in jail should he be convicted
Italy Introduces Capital Tax on Cryptocurrency Gains - Will Other Countries Follow Suit?
3.1.2023
Italy’s parliament has approved a proposal for a 26% tax on crypto gains above 2,000 euros ($2,110).
In addition to bringing a hefty tax on crypto gains, the new law also introduces incentives for taxpayers to report their crypto. Under the law, crypto owners are entitled to an amnesty...
Tribulations and triumphs: The biggest surprises in crypto of 2022
3.1.2023
2022 was a challenging year for many crypto companies, but some maintained exemplary performance
Blockchain fintech GammaRey signs $320M merger agreement
3.1.2023
GammaRey said it has nearly $800 million in consumer assets
The ‘godfather of crypto’ wants to create a privacy-focused CBDC: Here’s how
3.1.2023
David Chaum explained his game plan to create a CBDC that would also be appreciated by the crypto ecosystem in an exclusive interview
Declining Interest Leads to Poor Market Performance for Ethereum Proof-of-Work Forks
3.1.2023
After transitioning from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS), the Ethereum community saw the launch of two new PoW Ethereum forks: ethereumpow and ethereumfair. In the past four months, the value of both coins has dropped by 94.8% to 98.4% in U.S. dollars. PoW Ethereum Forks Ethereumpow...