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Indian central bank clarifies regulations as local banks shun crypto
31.5.2021
Banks like HDFC and State Bank of India reportedly cautioned customers against crypto, citing the RBI’s quashed crypto circular
Japanese watchdog issues warning to crypto derivatives exchange Bybit
31.5.2021
The warning comes in response to Bybit’s marketing campaign that reportedly targeted Japanese investors
How artificial intelligence can enhance blockchain platforms
31.5.2021
AI and blockchain are rarely utilized together — but combining these technologies could unlock a plethora of use cases
Home Crypto Mining Spikes in Brazil Amid Record High Unemployment
31.5.2021
With rising unemployment rates and rampant economic uncertainty, in the wake of the Covid crisis, a growing number of Brazilians are finding an alternative income source in cryptocurrency mining. GPU rigs have been spotted even in favelas as a relatively small investment can return more than...
Bitcoin ‘of great concern,’ Ireland’s central bank official warns
31.5.2021
Cryptocurrency investors should be ready to lose all their holdings, according to Ireland’s central bank financial conduct director
Financial Guru Dave Ramsey Advises Whether One Should Invest in Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies
31.5.2021
Financial guru Dave Ramsey has given advice on whether one should invest in cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin. Ramsey sees cryptocurrency as a get-rich-quick scheme, preferring to make his money in a “methodical” and “boring” way. Dave Ramsey’s Advice on Investing...
Major British Bank Natwest Alerts Customers With Tips to Avoid Cryptocurrency Scams
31.5.2021
Major British bank Natwest has launched an alert to urgently warn its customers of cryptocurrency scams, which have been on the rise. The bank has provided several tips for customers “thinking of investing in bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies” on how to spot scams involving...
Crypto Long & Short: What I’ve Learned in the Past Five Years
30.5.2021
Seven main takeaways on crypto markets from my time at CoinDesk. Plus: the future of the Bitcoin Mining Council
Notorious ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic Launches ETH-Based Token to Help Legal Fund
30.5.2021
The infamous Joseph Maldonado, aka “Joe Exotic,” from the docuseries “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” has launched his own Ethereum-based token. According to the website tiger-king.org, the project will also feature non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the proceeds from...
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, MATIC, EOS, XMR, AAVE
30.5.2021
MATIC, EOS, XMR and AAVE could rally higher over the coming days if Bitcoin price can sustain within the $30,000 to $33,000 support zone
Cardano leads tepid crypto market recovery ahead of Memorial Day
30.5.2021
Fears of a nasty pre-Memorial Day selloff in cryptocurrencies may have been overstated, early indicators suggest
Experts answer: How does Elon Musk affect crypto space?
30.5.2021
Here’s what crypto and blockchain industry experts think about Elon Musk’s recent comments on cryptocurrency
Don’t blame crypto for ransomware
30.5.2021
Hackers will keep hacking as long as organizations are vulnerable — crypto is not an exception
Is crypto approaching its ‘Netscape moment?’
30.5.2021
The world of cryptocurrency shares a similar template to the emergence of the World Wide Web back in the 1990s
Metalla CEO Says Crypto Industry Is a ‘License for the Private Sector to Print Money’
30.5.2021
During an interview this week, Metalla Royalty & Streaming CEO, Brett Heath, explained that he believes cryptocurrencies will lead to the next financial crisis. The precious metals boss said history shows that “mass adoption of a new financial product” typically leads to...
JPMorgan Boss Jamie Dimon Personally Advises People to ‘Stay Away’ From Cryptocurrency
30.5.2021
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has given personal advice to investors regarding investing in cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin. He said that his own personal advice to people is to “stay away” from cryptocurrencies. However, his bank, JPMorgan, will not stay away as clients want exposure...
Circle Captures $440 Million in Financing, Rumors of SPAC Deal Follow
29.5.2021
The Boston-based cryptocurrency finance firm Circle has announced the company has raised $440 million in financing in order to “drive market expansion and growth.” The investment was led by prominent finance firms like Digital Currency Group, Fidelity Management and Research Company...
US Sends Bitcoin ATM Operator to Prison for Illegal Operation — 17 Machines Seized
29.5.2021
A bitcoin ATM operator has been sent to federal prison for two years for running an illegal cryptocurrency exchange operation. U.S. authorities have seized 17 bitcoin ATMs, along with some cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. Illegal Bitcoin ATM Operator Sent to Prison The U.S. Department...
Australian Tax Office to Prompt 400,000 Crypto Holders to Report Their Gains
29.5.2021
Australia’s revenue service has reminded a growing number of crypto investors about their tax obligations. Rejecting the common misconception that crypto gains are only taxable when coins are cashed back into dollars, the tax office is going to prompt hundreds of thousands of taxpayers...
Spain’s Largest Asset Managers Still Reluctant to Invest in Cryptocurrencies
29.5.2021
The biggest Spanish asset managers are still not convinced of cryptocurrencies as an asset class, and therefore have no plans to invest in the space yet. The declarations of several spokespeople linked to these companies state that, while there is a significant opportunity in the nascent...