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Abkhazia Extends Crypto Mining Ban Till End of Year
6.4.2022
Authorities in Abkhazia have decided to maintain a ban on cryptocurrency mining in the territory. The partially recognized republic in the South Caucasus is restricting the energy-intensive extraction of digital currencies, citing problems with power supply. Bitcoin Mining Remains Prohibited...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Falls Below $3,500, While BTC Continues to Consolidate
4.4.2022
Following recent multi-month highs, BTC continued to consolidate on Monday, as markets marginally fell to start the week. In addition to bitcoin, the current uncertainty in crypto markets also pushed ETH lower, falling below its $3,500 level as a result. Bitcoin BTC was trading in the red to start...
IMF Warns Russia Sanctions Threaten to Undermine US Dollar Dominance
1.4.2022
Financial sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine may result in reduced dominance of the U.S. currency, according to a high-ranking official at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The confrontation could lead to fragmentation of the world’s current monetary system,...
Circle Chooses BNY Mellon to Custody USDC Reserves
1.4.2022
Boston-based Circle Internet Financial has announced the company has selected BNY Mellon to custody the firm’s usd coin (USDC) reserves. The company’s dollar-pegged crypto asset is currently the second-largest stablecoin with a current market capitalization of $51.6 billion....
Crypto Should Disrupt Current Anti-Money Laundering Practices, Not Adopt Them
31.3.2022
Modern know-your-customer, anti-money laundering regulations are ineffective; crypto represents a better option to address this problem
Fintech Platform Nequi Plans to Get Into the Cryptocurrency Business in Colombia
30.3.2022
Nequi, a fintech neobank which allowed Colombian citizens to test all-digital financial services, has announced its plans for expansion after having parted ways with Bancolombia, the bank that gave it its origin. These plans include an entry into the cryptocurrency world while complying with...
Indian Parliament Member Asks Government to Tax Crypto Income More Than 30%
29.3.2022
An Indian parliament member has urged the government to increase the tax on crypto income from the current proposed rate of 30%, stressing that crypto trading is similar to gambling. He has also requested that the goods and services tax (GST) be imposed on the total transaction value of crypto....
Crypto Fear and Greed Index Hits ‘Greed’ for the First Time in 4 Months
29.3.2022
On March 28, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index has jumped back to the “greed” position for the first time in four months. The last time the index reached the current position was when bitcoin reached a high of $69K per unit last year on November 10. Crypto Index Dedicated to Emotions...
Wordle Prototype's Obscure Word List Makes Its Current Puzzles Look Easy
26.3.2022
Wordle’s creator, Josh Wardle, gave a talk at this year’s GDC, which has been bringing people joy. Described by one member of the audience as “the opposite of every NFT and Metaverse panel,” during the talk Wardle explained the hit game was created as long ago as 2013.Read more
Decentralization, DAOs and the current Web3 concerns
26.3.2022
Decentralized autonomous organizations are a central function of interaction across the Web3 space, where creators are earning more than ever before
Thailand Adopts Rules Restricting Cryptocurrency Payments From April
23.3.2022
Regulators in Thailand have decided to limit the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. The authorities consider the country’s current payment system efficient and insist cryptos would only bring risks for the financial system, economy, people and businesses. Thailand SEC Issues...
Ukraine’s Largest Bank Suspends Money Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
19.3.2022
Privatbank, the largest commercial bank in Ukraine, has temporarily halted transfers in national currency to digital asset exchanges. The financial institution explained the move with restrictions imposed by the country’s central bank under the current martial law. Leading Bank in Ukraine...
Without Robots, DAOs Will Never Progress Beyond Their Current Level
18.3.2022
Artificial intelligence would eliminate human error from current DAO models
Stablecoin Economy Nears $200B, UST Supply Jumps Higher, USDN Spikes 43% in 30 Days
15.3.2022
During the last 12 months the stablecoin economy has grown massive and the current valuation today is only $13 billion away from tapping the $200 billion mark. This month, the two biggest gainers in terms of 30-day issuance include Terra’s UST jumping 29.9% and Neutrino Protocol’s...
Value Locked in Defi Sheds $55 Billion in 2 Months, Ethereum’s Defi Dominance Loses 14%
6.3.2022
The crypto-economy has been sliding in value during the last 48 hours as the current market valuation for all 13,000+ crypto assets is $1.83 trillion. Furthermore, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) protocols has slipped below the $200 billion mark to $196.02 billion...
Analysts Debate Economic Fallout Odds From Russia’s Invasion, Historian Says World May Face Worst Energy Crisis Since the 1970s
4.3.2022
While Russia’s Ukraine invasion has been at the forefront of people’s minds, a global recession and the possibility of an energy crisis have been thrown into the conversation. Reports concerning the U.S. economy note that risks of an economic recession are climbing, and energy market...
Billionaire Bill Miller Shares Current Crypto Outlook: ‘It’s Very Bullish for Bitcoin’
4.3.2022
Veteran investor and fund manager Bill Miller explains why he thinks that it is currently “very bullish for bitcoin.” Miller noted that Russia has almost 50% of its reserves in currencies that are controlled by people who want to do them harm. Bill Miller’s Crypto Outlook:...
Say Hello to selectmenu, a Fully Style-able select Element
3.3.2022
I want to introduce you to a new, experimental form control called <selectmenu>. We’ll get deep into it, including how much easier it is to style than a traditional <select> element. But first, let’s fill in some context …
Say Hello to selectmenu, a Fully Style-able select...
Battlefield 2042 Pulls Russian Helicopter Skin 'In Light Of Current Events'
28.2.2022
Last week Battlefield 2042 developers DICE first offered, then pulled, a limited-release skin that featured a smiling attack helicopter for the game’s Russian faction, deciding that now was not the best time to be giving players such rewards.Read more
Huobi Co-Founder: We’re at Early Stage of Bitcoin Bear Market, Next Bull Run Expected in 2024
22.2.2022
The co-founder of crypto exchange Huobi has shared his view about the current state of the bitcoin market and when the next bull run will be. “We are now at the early stage of a bear market,” he said, expecting the next bitcoin bull market to be around the end of 2024 or the beginning...