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Exchange Providers Halt BSV Services as Mining Pool Captures 78% of BSV Network Hashrate
14.7.2021
The cryptocurrency community has been discussing the Bitcoinsv network as a mining pool called Taal has well over 51% of the hashrate. Data from the analytical crypto website Coin Dance shows the mining pool Taal commands over 78% of the network’s hashrate during the last 24 hours....
Bitcoin Will Eventually Be Transacted More Than Fiat Currency, Say 35% of Australians Surveyed
14.7.2021
A new survey finds that 35% of Australians believe bitcoin will eventually be transacted more than fiat currency. Almost the same number of respondents believe that bitcoin “has a significant role to play in the future of currency.” Comparison platform Finder published Tuesday...
Oldest US Bank BNY Mellon to Provide Grayscale Bitcoin Trust With Asset Servicing and ETF Services
13.7.2021
Grayscale Investments has engaged the oldest bank in the U.S., BNY Mellon, to provide asset servicing for its bitcoin trust. The bank will also provide ETF services for the bitcoin trust upon its conversion to an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Grayscale Teams up With BNY Mellon Grayscale Investments...
S&P Dow Jones Launches 5 New Cryptocurrency Indices
13.7.2021
S&P Dow Jones Indices, the world’s leading index provider, announced Tuesday the launch of five new cryptocurrency indices. The company now has eight cryptocurrency indices in total. The first newly added index is the “S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Market (BDM)...
Axie Infinity Game Tokens Skyrocket in Value, AXS and SLP Capture All-Time Price Highs
13.7.2021
While most digital currency markets are down in value, a token called axie infinity, the native coin tethered to the blockchain-based trading and battle game of the same title, has reached new price highs jumping to $21.55 on Tuesday. The Axie Infinity platform has seen massive demand in recent...
Sygnum Bank Launches ETH 2.0 Staking – Business Unit Head Says ‘Staking Is a Core Element for Portfolios’
7.7.2021
The Switzerland-based bank Sygnum revealed on Tuesday that the firm now allows Ethereum 2.0 staking. The FINMA-approved company’s customers can access the Ethereum-based staking services via Sygnum’s banking platform. Sygnum’s Banking Platform Offers Ethereum 2.0 Staking Last...
China Shuts Down Software Maker Over Suspected Crypto-Related Activity, Issues Industry-Wide Warning
7.7.2021
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the country’s central bank, has shut down a software firm over suspected involvement in cryptocurrency transactions. The central bank also warned organizations not to “provide premises, commercial display, advertising … and other services...
Crypto Exchange Binance Suspends Euro Deposits via SEPA Bank Transfers
7.7.2021
Troubles at cryptocurrency exchange Binance continue as the platform is now reportedly suspending euro deposits via SEPA bank transfers. Binance says the suspension is temporary and it is due to events beyond its control. Binance’s Troubles Extend to SEPA Transfers Binance users reported...
Financial Watchdog FinCEN Recruits First-Ever Chief Digital Currency Advisor
7.7.2021
Following the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) explaining the misuse of cryptocurrencies is a national priority last week, the bureau announced on Tuesday it hired its first-ever chief digital currency advisor. FinCEN’s acting director Michael Mosier detailed that Michele Korver...
$55 Billion Hedge Fund Firm Marshall Wace Planning Investments in Crypto Sector
6.7.2021
Hedge fund firm Marshall Wace, with $55 billion in assets, is reportedly gearing up to launch a portfolio investing in the crypto sector. London-headquartered hedge fund firm Marshall Wace is planning investments in the crypto sector, the Financial Times reported Tuesday. Founded by Sir Paul...
Skybridge Capital Launches Ethereum Fund — Ether ETF Filing to Follow
2.7.2021
Asset management firm Skybridge Capital has launched an ethereum fund, CEO Anthony Scaramucci has confirmed. He added that the asset manager will be filing for an ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). Skybridge Capital CEO Anthony Scaramucci revealed in the latest episode of The Scoop, published...
‘Doctor Bitcoin’ Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Crypto Exchange in US, Faces 5 Years in Prison
30.6.2021
A Texas man, who calls himself “Doctor Bitcoin,” has pleaded guilty to running an illegal cryptocurrency exchange business, converting cash to bitcoin. He faces five years in federal prison. Crypto Exchange Operator Pleads Guilty The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday...
Decentralized Exchange Volumes Double Overnight — A Look at the Top 3 Dex Platforms in 2021
30.6.2021
As crypto markets saw some recovery on Tuesday, decentralized finance tokens and applications have once again started swelling in value. Decentralized exchange (dex) trade volumes have increased a great deal, as daily swap volumes stemming from Ethereum-based dex applications have doubled since...
Deutsche Börse Group Acquires Major Stake in Swiss Firm Crypto Finance AG
29.6.2021
On Tuesday, Deutsche Börse Group, marketplace manager for the trading of shares and other securities, explained the company has acquired a major stake in Crypto Finance AG. The move adds to Deutsche Börse’s extension into the cryptocurrency industry in order to provide custody...
Standard Chartered, Fidelity, TP ICAP to Launch Cryptocurrency Trading Platform
29.6.2021
Fidelity, Standard Chartered Bank, and TP ICAP are collaborating to launch a cryptocurrency trading platform. It will feature a marketplace for spot crypto trading and provide “connectivity and post-trade infrastructure into a network of digital assets custodians.” TP ICAP, a leading...
Cathie Wood Bought the Dip: Ark Invest Purchases One Million GBTC Shares
24.6.2021
Cathie Wood, the founder of Ark Invest, bought the dip this Tuesday when Bitcoin prices tumbled below $30K. According to reports, Ark acquired more than one million shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Fund. The company also bought more Coinbase shares. Wood has a positive stance on crypto and keeps...
Norwegian Financial Regulator Cautions About Bitcoin Investing as Price Tumbles
24.6.2021
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Finanstilsynet) has cautioned investors about investing in cryptocurrencies as the price of bitcoin plunged Tuesday. “There is a strong need for a legal framework and investor protection if cryptocurrency is to be able to become a suitable form...
Visa, Paypal Invest in Crypto-Focused Blockchain Capital’s New $300 Million Fund
23.6.2021
Visa Inc. and Paypal have invested in Blockchain Capital’s new fund. The venture capital firm focuses exclusively on the crypto ecosystem and blockchain technology. Blockchain Capital Raises $300M for Its New Fund Blockchain Capital announced Tuesday that it has raised $300 million for...
While Bitcoin Hits New Lows Gold Bug Peter Schiff Blasts the Top Crypto and Supporters
23.6.2021
The American economist, financial commentator, and gold bug Peter Schiff had a lot to say about bitcoin’s price sliding on Tuesday. Schiff has always claimed bitcoin’s value will one day drop to nothing. This week he insists bitcoin’s chart shows a head and shoulders top pattern...
Waste Coal-Converting Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Digital Mining Raises $100 Million
23.6.2021
On Tuesday, Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc., an ESG-friendly cryptocurrency miner announced it has raised $105 million in two private equity securities funding rounds. Stronghold’s operations convert waste coal into alternative energy in order to mine bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies....