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Sanctioned Russian oligarch urges central bank to embrace Bitcoin
21.10.2021
The U.S. Treasury asked cryptocurrency companies to ensure compliance with sanctions last week
Competition and Hype Drive Young Crypto Investors, UK Watchdog Finds
21.10.2021
A sizable majority of young investors seeking high-risk opportunities are motivated by competition and hype, a new survey has indicated. They often turn to cryptocurrency and forex products, according to the poll conducted by the U.K.’s financial regulator. FCA Launches...
Real Estate Platform Pacaso Accepts Crypto Assets for Payments, CEO Says ‘Mass Crypto Adoption Well Underway’
21.10.2021
On October 20, the day bitcoin smashed a new all-time price high, the real estate platform Pacaso announced it will be accepting cryptocurrencies via Bitpay. The CEO of the real estate firm that helps people buy and co-own a second home, Austin Allison, says the firm has seen increased crypto...
Ark Invest founder Cathie Wood passed on buying the first Bitcoin Futures ETF
21.10.2021
She cited an investigation into tax ramifications as one of Ark Invest’s reasons for withholding for now
Following Bitcoin’s all-time high, DeFi TVL hits a record high above $233B
21.10.2021
The total value locked in DeFi protocols soared to $233.8 billion as rising token prices and the increasing integration of stablecoins helped send the metric to a record high
Malta financial watchdog approves Iconic's crypto index fund for stock market listing
20.10.2021
Iconic Funds claims its index fund will be Europe’s first with direct exposure to crypto assets listed on a regulated market
Bitcoin briefly flippens Swiss franc after rally to new ATH
20.10.2021
The crypto asset's market capitalization overtook the Russian ruble in February after a major announcement from car manufacturer Tesla
Altcoins take the next leg up as the total crypto market cap tops $2.63 trillion
20.10.2021
TRAC, KDA and CTSI booked double-digit gains after BTC hit a new all-time high and the total crypto market cap hit $2.63 trillion
Crypto market cap hits new all-time high as BTC, ETH soar
20.10.2021
Bullish momentum has returned to the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin leading the charge towards new all-time highs
Russia Considers Partially Replacing Dollar Reserves With Digital Assets in Future
20.10.2021
Amid ongoing sanctions, the government of Russia has been working to limit the country’s dependence on the U.S. dollar. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now says it’s possible to partially replace the greenback in currency reserves and trade settlements with other currencies and even...
Binance USD (BUSD): A Case Study for Stablecoin Compliance and Security
20.10.2021
Binance USD (BUSD) has become one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrencies in the world, with a variety of use cases and growing demand amid the continued growth of the crypto markets. A key component to BUSD’s success is its unwavering compliance to the world’s most stringent...
How Binance is protecting its users with responsible trading program
20.10.2021
Bad actors may always exist, but cryptocurrency leaders like Binance have a plan in place to prevent harmful attacks
Russian officials consider proposal to mine Bitcoin with associated gas
20.10.2021
Russian authorities continue to show increasing interest in cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin nears a new all-time high
SEC Chair Gary Gensler responds to concerns about first Bitcoin-linked ETF
19.10.2021
In the same interview, Proshares CEO Simeon Hyman opined that regulated futures traded in a 40-act ETF will open the opportunity to get BTC exposure to a lot of folks who may have been waiting on the sidelines
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn thinks Bitcoin may be the best hedge for inflation
19.10.2021
His comments were in line with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who mentioned that inflation was rising along with supply issues
Celsius responds to NYAG crackdown on crypto lending platforms
19.10.2021
“If any regulatory or technical changes are required in a specific jurisdiction, Celsius will provide clear and timely communication as needed,” said the firm
Bottom-buying traders and new governance features back KeeperDAO’s 118% rally
19.10.2021
New governance features, a robust treasury and increasing community activity catalyzed a strong bullish breakout in ROOK price that has traders setting a target at $345
Coinbase announces multiyear partnership with NBA and WNBA
19.10.2021
The deal comes as the NBA prepares to start its 2021-2022 season, marking the association’s 75th anniversary
Iran to Pilot ‘National Cryptocurrency,’ Amend Central Bank Law
19.10.2021
The central bank of Iran is gearing up to begin the pilot phase of its digital currency project in the near future, its new head announced to representatives of local media. The monetary authority is also preparing to move forward with a plan to reform the legislation that governs its...
Chainalysis will add Bitcoin to its balance sheet as price surges
19.10.2021
"This is Chainalysis’ first acquisition of cryptocurrency, and we will continue to pursue other digital assets as potential future investments," said CEO Michael Gronager