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Crypto investment product firm 21.co raises $25M to reach $2B valuation
6.9.2022
Founded during the major market slump of 2018, 21Shares holds its vision that solid crypto products only grow stronger during crypto winters
Russia Shuts off Europe’s Main Gas Pipeline Until the West’s Sanctions Are Lifted, Iran Tempts EU With Similar Deal
5.9.2022
Russia has seemingly drawn a line in the sand and will not turn on Europe’s main gas pipeline until the “collective West” lifts the financial sanctions against the country. The move follows the Nord Stream 1 pipeline allegedly shutting down for “maintenance,”...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Languishes Below $20K as Energy Crisis in Europe Worsens
5.9.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 5, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Ether Eyes Price Rally After 'Wedge' Breakout, But Europe's Energy Crisis Zaps Risk Appetite
5.9.2022
Russia's Gazprome announced indefinite suspension of gas supply to Europe, bolstering inflation fears. The renewed risk aversion capped upside in ether
Rome’s Financial Volatility to Shock the Eurozone — Hedge Funds Bet $39 Billion Against Italian Debt
4.9.2022
Hedge funds are betting against Rome’s liabilities as S&P Market Intelligence data indicates investors have amassed a $37 billion short bet against Italian debt. The hedge funds are betting large against Italian bonds and investors haven’t bet this high against Rome since 2008...
Global Trust in Crypto Remains Strong Among Investors, Education Is 'Essential' - Bitstamp
2.9.2022
Despite a market downturn, in the second quarter of this year, more European retail investors put their money into crypto, while in most of the Americas, trust in this nascent asset class continued to rise, and a cautious approach to crypto investments somewhat strengthened in Asia. Also, a better...
Armenia aims to position itself as a Bitcoin mining hub
2.9.2022
The post-Soviet republic took a friendly stance on crypto, but heavily relies on foreign energy
MiCA coming in hot in October, NFTs not in focus: EU regulators
2.9.2022
In an online panel from the German Bundesblock, local regulators discussed details of upcoming MiCA regulation, along with a brief update on NFTs and stablecoins
Crypto.com backs out of $495M sponsorship deal with UEFA Champions League: Report
1.9.2022
The crypto exchange reportedly stepped in as a potential sponsor after the Champions League dropped Russian state-owned energy firm Gazprom
Ukrainian Police Bust Crypto Call Centers Defrauding Investors Across Europe
1.9.2022
Ukrainian investigators have exposed a scheme targeting residents of the country and the European Union with various financial scams, including some related to cryptocurrencies. The criminal organization members contacted their victims through call centers to collect personal financial information....
Eurozone Inflation Taps Highest Rate Ever Recorded Reaching 9.1%, as Nord Stream, Gazprom Halt Gas Supplies
31.8.2022
The Eurozone’s inflation rate reached a record high in August of 9.1%, the highest ever recorded in history, according to Europe’s statistics office Eurostat. The rate was higher than economists suspected and most of the rise was fueled by Europe’s rising energy prices....
Eurozone hits record inflation of 9.1% amid gas and energy crisis
31.8.2022
Eurozone inflation is up from 8.9% in July as the continent faces skyrocketing energy, gas and food prices due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine
Reef’s Highly Anticipated Reef Card Is Officially Available for Crypto Holders
31.8.2022
PRESS RELEASE. London, The UK, August 31st – Reef, a layer 1 Substrate based blockchain for DeFi, NFTs, and gaming, announced today its highly anticipated Reef Card is now available for people in the United Kingdom and Europe. Reef has been working with Baanx, an experienced partner...
ECB President Christine Lagarde Blames Climate Change for Europe’s Torrid Inflation
28.8.2022
According to the French politician currently serving as the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, Europe’s scorching hot inflation can be blamed on climate change. During her interview with Madame Figaro, Lagarde stressed that people need to take into account that...
Crypto adoption in Ireland down over 16% in the last year
25.8.2022
Adults in Ireland have become slightly less interested in crypto with a drop in ownership from 12% to 10% in the last year
There Are So Many Space Games, Even NASA Has Noticed
24.8.2022
Phew! This year’s Opening Night Live was kinda exhausting, what with the plethora of new trailers and “world premieres” host Geoff Keighley showered us in. While the two-hour broadcast may be over and done with, one moment from the show is now living in my mind rent-free: a short message from...
Next Block Expo is Aiming to Become the Biggest Blockchain Festival in Europe
24.8.2022
The First edition will be held in Berlin, Germany, from 23-24 November 2022, with more than 5000 attendees. In 4 months from now, the Berlin Station will be the most important place on the European blockchain map, linking together the most important names from the blockchain. “We are bringing...
Bitstamp Sees ‘Massive Crypto Interest’ From Institutional Clients
24.8.2022
The CEO of a major cryptocurrency exchange, Bitstamp, says that his trading platform is seeing “massive crypto interest” from institutional clients. “Many institutional companies are looking to make their first move into crypto,” he explained. Bitstamp’s CEO...
Our Favorite Photos From Japan Expo 2022, Europe's Biggest Cosplay Show
24.8.2022
Just like big shows in the US, cosplay conventions are slowly returning to the calendar in Europe as well, and that includes Japan Expo, held in France and the biggest of its kind on the continent.Read more
Crypto City Guide to Prague: Bitcoin in the heart of Europe
23.8.2022