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ECB Chief Lagarde Says Digital Euro is “Not Yet Out There” and Would Take Two Years
26.9.2023
European Central Bank’s (ECB) president Christine Lagarde said that there is a lot going on in crypto, however, a ‘digital Euro’ pilot “will probably take us another two years, at least, before it’s the final say.”
Addressing lawmakers at the EU Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee...
Celsius Creditors Vote in Favor of Crypto Repayment and Equity Distribution Plan
26.9.2023
Creditors in the Celsius bankruptcy case have voted in favor of a comprehensive plan, paving the way for the return of funds and the equitable distribution of assets through the establishment of a new entity.
As per September 25th filing by the bankruptcy firm Stretto, the majority of creditor...
Binance Resumes Registration for Belgian Users After 2 Months Suspension
26.9.2023
Binance, the major cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the resumption of user registration and access in Belgium. This comes after the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) ordered the suspension of Binance's services in June.
The FSMA stated that Binance was providing exchange...
Crypto Influencer BitBoy Crypto Arrested While Livestreaming on YouTube
26.9.2023
Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, formerly known as BitBoy Crypto, was arrested by the police while live-streaming on YouTube.
Earlier today, the crypto influencer had posted on X that he will be going live on YouTube from a very special location.
Armstrong intended to confront an individual...
Despite Facing Corruption Allegations, Senator Advocates for Stricter Crypto and Bitcoin Oversight
26.9.2023
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), a vocal critic of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, finds himself at the center of a political corruption scandal.
Menendez has been charged with bribery, allegedly accepting a variety of illicit gifts, including gold, cash, and mortgage payments, in exchange...
Crypto Regulation Needs Teeth: Ex-SEC Official Pushes for DOJ Involvement
26.9.2023
The issue of crypto regulation in the United States has intensified following outspoken criticisms from John Reed Stark, a former SEC official, on Saturday. ...
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Cross-Chain Partnership Between Swarm and Wrapped Expands DeFi Capabilities
26.9.2023
Swarm and Wrapped entered into a partnership on September 7 to improve Wrapped.com's existing services for transferring cryptocurrencies between different blockchain networks. The main goal is to make it easier to convert, or "wrap," cryptocurrencies for use in decentralized finance, commonly known...
Huobi's Hot Wallet Reportedly Drained of $7.9 Million – What Happened?
25.9.2023
Global cryptocurrency exchange Huobi was the victim of a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of 5,000 ETH worth approximately $7.9 million.
CyversAlerts, a reliable crypto security company, was the first to report the attack.
The blockchain firm stated that the attack was successful due to...
NASA plans to prove its next Moon landing is real using blockchain
25.9.2023
The Isle of Man and Florida-based computing startup Lonestar are partnering with NASA to pioneer a blockchain-verified, data storage solution on the Moon
Digital Asset Products Record Outflows In Sixth Consecutive Week, Europe Overtakes US in Bullish Stance: CoinShares Report
25.9.2023
Cryptocurrency investment products recorded outflows for the sixth consecutive week with market leaders Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) leading the pack.
A new CoinShares market report shows total outflows from digital asset products totaling $9 million with BTC accounting for $6 million in...
Vitalik Buterin Shifts 400 Ether to Coinbase: Ethereum Co-Founder Moves $3.79M in 10 Days
25.9.2023
Blockchain metrics indicate that an Ethereum-linked address tied to co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred 400 ETH to Coinbase on September 24. Spotonchain’s data shows that over a ten-day stretch, Buterin’s address funneled a cumulative 2,421 ETH to mainstream exchanges. Address...
Senator Gillibrand Rallies Democrat Colleagues to Adopt Digital Assets Regulation
25.9.2023
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is in talks with her Democrat colleagues in the Senate to support cryptocurrency regulation amid speculations of a government shutdown.
Speaking at the Mainnet Conference on Sept 22, Gillibrand noted that she is on track to convince her party members to embrace more...
Data Shows North Korean Lazarus Group Has Accumulated Bitcoin Valued Over $40M
25.9.2023
The North Korean hacking group known as Lazarus Group reportedly has holdings of over $47 million in cryptocurrency, with the majority in Bitcoin (BTC).
According to a report from the institutional crypto platform provider 21.co, wallets connected to Lazarus Group contain around 1,600 Bitcoin...
Mixin Network suffers a $200 million hack attack
25.9.2023
Mixin Network has suffered a hack attack, draining funds worth $200 million. The community has received confirmation of the news from Mixin Network on X, formerly Twitter, informing them that the decentralized wallet service has temporarily suspended deposit and withdrawal services. They...
Vitalik wallet sends 400 ETH worth $600K to Coinbase
25.9.2023
A wallet associated with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin was flagged sending 400 ETH, worth around $600,000, to Coinbase
Bitcoin and S&P 500 Eye Quarterly Loss as Bonds Look Most Attractive Since 2009
25.9.2023
Relative attractiveness of bonds means less incentive to invest in bitcoin. The leading cryptocurrency is considered a zero-yielding risk asset, by some observers
Hong Kong to Reveal List of Crypto License Applicants in the Wake of JPEX Scandal
25.9.2023
Hong Kong’s financial watchdog confirmed Monday that it would publish the list of cryptocurrency trading firms that have applied for licenses to operate in the Chinese territory, in the wake of the JPEX scandal.
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will reveal the list following public...
Russian ‘Crypto Queen’ Reportedly Arrested in Moscow
25.9.2023
Police in Russia have reportedly arrested an entrepreneur and “crypto influencer” known as Bitmama, aka the “Queen of Crypto,” on fraud charges.
Per Moskvich Magazine and the Telegram-based news networks Baza and Readovka, Valeria “Bitmama” Fedyakina was detained by police on September 15 after...
Pay-to-use blockchains will never achieve mass adoption
24.9.2023
Blockchain projects should learn from Google and Facebook by monetizing their users without directly asking for their money
NFT Sales Doldrums: 30-Day Plunge Sees 34% Decline Amidst Chilling Digital Collectible Sector
24.9.2023
Fresh data indicates a continuing decline in non-fungible token sales, dipping 3.2% in the last week and plummeting 34% over the past month. As September nears its end with six days remaining, NFT sales have tallied up to $341.37 million since August 24. NFT Sales Still Can’t Escape Crypto Winter’s...