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Russian Oil Companies Propose to Mine Cryptocurrencies at Their Wells
22.10.2021
Companies involved in oil production in Russia have come up with a project to organize the mining of cryptocurrencies right next to the oil fields they are exploiting. Data centers devoted to coin minting can be powered by the excess gas released during oil extraction which would otherwise...
$2.2 Trillion Asset Manager Pimco Looking to Trade Cryptocurrencies, CIO Says
22.10.2021
Pimco, an asset manager with $2.2 trillion under management, is looking to start trading cryptocurrencies. “We’re trading from a relative value perspective,” the firm’s chief investment officer said. Pimco’s clients include central banks, sovereign wealth funds...
Big NFT Project Cancelled After Just Five Hours
22.10.2021
Yesterday a group of respected young adult novelists thought it would be a good idea to launch a new project spearheaded by NFT purchases. Sadly/hilariously, their big plans went from “let’s do this” to “we’re not doing this” in a matter of hours.Read more
Early meeting of E-Gold founders may hold clue to Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity — Peter Thiel
21.10.2021
Did Satoshi Nakamoto work on E-Gold? If so, Peter Thiel thinks he has a way to narrow down the identity of Bitcoin’s creator
Traders brace for a drop to $58K if Bitcoin price loses the $62K support
21.10.2021
After a 100%+ move to a new all-time high, profit taking kicks in and Bitcoin traders brace for a possible retest of the $58,000 to $62,000 zone
Treasury official acknowledges most crypto transactions are 'legitimate' but still anticipates additional sanctions
21.10.2021
“The vast majority of digital assets are being used for legitimate purposes, but for those that are primarily in the business of furthering criminal enterprises, we plan to use our tools to go after them,” said Wally Adeyemo
Australia Needs Regulations to Facilitate Crypto Business, Senate Committee Reports
21.10.2021
A Senate committee in Australia has made a number of proposals to address the lack of proper regulations for the cryptocurrency space. The lawmakers believe the country needs new rules for its fintech and digital asset industries to be able to compete with jurisdictions that are already attracting...
Crypto remittances see adoption, but volatility may be a deal breaker
21.10.2021
The path to mass cryptocurrency adoption passes through remittances, but it may not happen any time soon
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