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Report Claims Russia and Iran Plan to Establish a Global Gas Cartel, Moscow to Launch Its Own Precious Metals Exchange
26.8.2022
Following Russian president Vladimir Putin’s statements at the end of June that indicated members of the BRICS nations have formalized plans to create a new “international reserve currency,” Russia is reportedly building the foundations of a global gas cartel with Iran....
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin in Stasis Ahead of Powell Speech; Coinbase's cbETH Trades At Discount to Ether
26.8.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 26, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Drop as Key Resistance Levels Hold
26.8.2022
Bitcoin fell lower on Friday, as the token slipped below a key resistance level during today’s session. Following a mini rally in price this week, bitcoin bears returned to action, as volatility in the market increased. Ethereum was also lower, falling back below $1,700. Bitcoin Following...
Large Ether Traders Position for Volatility Spike as Merge Draws Near
26.8.2022
Block traders are buying ether strangles, which involves buying both bullish and bearish option contracts
Wife of Pertsev, Arrested Tornado Cash Developer, Denies Russia Secret Service Links
26.8.2022
Alexey Pertsev is in jail for 90 days pending a trial on suspicion of facilitating money laundering using crypto protocols
DeFi Platform Synthetix's Founder Proposes Capping Token Supply at 300M, Here’s Why
26.8.2022
The inflationary model helped bootstrap the Syntethix ecosystem and was no longer needed, founder Kain Warwick explained
The Card Battle Heats Up in Latam, as Ripio and Bitso Both Announce Crypto-Enabled Cards
26.8.2022
Cryptocurrency debit and credit card offerings in Latam are thriving, as two exchanges in the area are planning to launch their crypto-enabled cards. Ripio, the Argentina-based exchange, and Bitso, a Mexican exchange, both announced the future launch of their cards, in partnership with Visa...
Crypto Exchange Zipmex Appoints Restructuring Firm to Forge Recovery Plan
26.8.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex has appointed a restructuring and financial firm to assist with a recovery plan after it was forced to halt withdrawals and seek protection from creditors
Japan Looks at Corporate Crypto Tax Breaks to Entice Startups: Report
26.8.2022
Two crypto lobby groups recently asked the government to reform crypto tax laws in the country, where investors can pay up to 55% on capital gains
While Almost 80% of Russians Know Crypto, Only 6% Understand It Well, Survey Finds
26.8.2022
The overwhelming majority of Russians in big cities are well aware of the term cryptocurrency but those with a good understanding of the topic are quite a small proportion, a new poll has indicated. Experts say that currency restrictions imposed earlier this year are helping growth in interest...
Three Arrows Capital Co-Founder Calls Crypto Hedge Fund's Liquidators Inaccurate, Misleading: Report
26.8.2022
In an affidavit delivered in person in Bangkok, Three Arrows Capital co-founder Su Zhu said the crypto hedge fund's liquidators made 'inaccurate and misleading' representations to a Singapore court
Thai Energy Billionaire Turns to Crypto to Boost Growth: Report
26.8.2022
The market is “still sound” and has “high potential” for growth, Gulf Energy CEO Sarath Ratanavadi said
South African Cryptocurrency Ownership Rate at 10% — Report
26.8.2022
With a cryptocurrency ownership rate of 10%, or four million people, South Africa “ranks 18th out of 26 countries for crypto adoption,” the latest Finder’s report has said. The report also noted that South Africa’s proportion of crypto owners holding bitcoin, 52%, is...
Algorithmic Stablecoin USDN Falls From Dollar Peg as Liquidity Slumps
26.8.2022
Algorithmic stablecoin USDN, which is designed to mimic the value of the U.S. Dollar, has fallen to $0.91
Animoca Brands Japan Raises $45M at $500M Pre-Money Valuation
26.8.2022
Animoca Brands Japan raised the funds from its parent firm and MUFG Bank
Tornado in the Coal Mine — How Globalists Plan to Penalize Privacy and the Poor
26.8.2022
No privacy. No property. No prosperity. If you follow the news, you’ve seen the trend — putting legal limits on cash transactions, the emergence of surveillance-oriented, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and more recently, crypto mixing platform Tornado Cash being sanctioned...
Indian Exchange CoinDCX Launches DeFi Mobile App, Signaling Shift Towards Web3
26.8.2022
Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX has launched Okto, a Decentralised Finance (DeFi) mobile app, Friday, aimed at easing the transition of crypto consumers to DeFi, co-founder Neeraj Khandelwal told CoinDesk
Singapore's Central Bank Asks Crypto Firms to Submit Business Data: Report
26.8.2022
The move comes as the central bank is looking to bring in more safeguards for retail customers and a stablecoin regulation
China Introduces Digital Yuan Payments in Ningbo Subway, Guangzhou Buses
26.8.2022
Authorities in two Chinese cities are promoting the digital yuan as a payment method in the public transportation system. Commuters on the subway of Ningbo and those taking the bus in Guangzhou will be able to purchase their tickets using the state-issued digital currency. Residents and Visitors...
Crypto Exchange Binance to Help S. Korean City of Busan Develop Its Blockchain Industry
26.8.2022
Binance and Busan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) whereby Binance will provide services and education to support the city's blockchain development