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2021: A year of mass adoption for cryptocurrencies in Brazil
15.1.2022
2021 was a year of affirmation for the Brazilian crypto market with good news in the national stock market, the promise of a CBDC and Brazilian soccer joining the game
Head of Investigative Committee Calls for Mandatory Identification of Cryptocurrency Users in Russia
15.1.2022
Russians who use cryptocurrency should not be anonymous, the man who chairs Russia’s federal investigating authority has recently stated. The official leading efforts to fight corruption in the government called for additional regulations, including the introduction of mandatory...
Crypto-focused software firm Lukka raises $110M, reaches $1.3B valuation
14.1.2022
Lukka said it planned to use the funds for “aggressive growth and global expansion strategy” with its current customer base dealing in products related to the crypto space
Swiss National Bank Trials CBDC in Transactions With Five Banks
14.1.2022
The Swiss National Bank has successfully employed a wholesale CBDC to settle transactions with five commercial banks, the monetary authority announced. The tests are part of an experiment carried out together with the Bank for International Settlements and Switzerland’s financial services...
Indian INX exchange reportedly plans to list Bitcoin futures ETF
14.1.2022
The India International Exchange is reportedly looking to explore digital asset-based products despite local uncertainty
Brazilian mayor to reportedly invest 1% of city reserves in Bitcoin
14.1.2022
Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes talked about Bitcoin with Miami mayor and BTC bull Francis Suarez at Rio Innovation Week
Here is how one algorithmic indicator anticipated multiple phases of FXS’ protracted rally
14.1.2022
Altcoins can rally for an infinite number of reasons, but some price spikes are more historically similar than others
70% of US crypto holders started investing in 2021: Report
14.1.2022
46% of respondents reported having $1,000 or less in crypto, while another 25% said they held between $1,000 and $10,000
Russia’s Tinkoff Bank Enters Crypto Space Through Swiss Company Acquisition
14.1.2022
The Russian neobank Tinkoff is joining the world of cryptocurrencies with the purchase of a stake in Aximetria, a Swiss-registered and licensed company which provides clients around the world with services and solutions for digital financial assets. Tinkoff Bank Buys Stake in Aximetria TCS Group...
Pakistan’s Central Bank Decides to Completely Ban Cryptocurrency: Report
14.1.2022
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country’s central bank, has reportedly come to a decision to ban the use of all cryptocurrencies within the country. The central bank has also asked the Sindh High Court to ban “unauthorized operations” of crypto exchanges and impose...
Aside from Shark Tank, Mark Cuban says 80% of his new investments are in crypto
13.1.2022
Mark Cuban said he didn’t focus on the price speculation around cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin, comparing it to “gamesmanship” akin to that of stocks
Russia’s National Finance Association Calls for Legalization of Crypto Investments
13.1.2022
The main finance industry association of Russia has urged authorities to reconsider a position against crypto investments in the nation’s financial market strategy. The organization insists that the crypto investments of Russians should be brought out of the “gray zone” instead...
Wikimedia Foundation Debates Acceptance of Cryptocurrency Donations Over Environmental Concerns
13.1.2022
Following Mozilla’s decision to pause crypto donations due to environmental concerns, a number of Wikimedia Foundation community members have submitted a proposal that asks the foundation to stop accepting digital currency donations. The proposal explains that crypto donations...
Georgia Goes After Crypto Miners Using Subsidized Electricity in Historic Town
13.1.2022
A record high consumption of electricity blamed on illegal crypto farms in northwestern Georgia has caught the attention of authorities in the capital Tbilisi. The central government and the local utility are taking on the issue of dealing with power shortages in the mountainous region of Svaneti....
Pakistan's central bank reportedly wants to ban crypto
13.1.2022
Pakistan's finance and law ministries are yet to make a decision on a potential blanket ban on crypto in the country
Political Parties in Thailand Voice Opposition to Government Plan to Tax Crypto Gains
13.1.2022
As Thailand prepares to impose a levy on crypto profits, parties on both sides of the aisle have expressed concerns over the government’s current proposal. A number of political figures have insisted that important aspects need to be clarified in order to avoid double taxation of income...
India Seizes Assets in $162M Morris Coin Cryptocurrency Investment Scheme
13.1.2022
Indian Enforcement Directorate has seized assets worth approximately $5 million in connection with an alleged cryptocurrency scam involving Morris coin that has duped investors out of $162 million. The crime proceeds were used to buy cryptocurrencies. India Authorities Seize Assets in Alleged...
The expanding Cosmos: Here’s why Osmosis (OSMO) hit a new all-time high
12.1.2022
Aggregate trading volumes and TVL in the Cosmos ecosystem are lifting the same metrics at Osmosis DEX, resulting in OSMO price hitting new all-time highs
Today in Bitcoin history: 13-year anniversary of transaction between Satoshi and Hal Finney
12.1.2022
At the time the first BTC was sent, there wasn’t even a cash value associated with the crypto asset, compared to the more than $43,000 it is on Wednesday, Jan. 12
Russian protest group Pussy Riot seeks to tackle gender inequality in the NFT space
12.1.2022
The Russian punk rock collective Pussy Riot plans to launch a DAO that will be promoting LGBTQ+ and women artists