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Federal Reserve Poll Reveals Only 7% Used Cryptocurrency in 2023; Contradicts Coinbase Data
24.5.2024
The “Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2023” survey, prepared by the Federal Reserve and executed by Ipsos, has revealed that only 7% of the people polled held or used cryptocurrency in the U.S. The survey, which included 11,400 respondents, contrasts with the over 52 million...
18M Americans used or owned crypto last year: Fed survey estimates
23.5.2024
Just 1% of United States adults reported using crypto for payment or to send money in 2023
Global Bitcoin ATM Numbers Fall, Ending 10-Month Growth Streak
21.5.2024
For the first time since July 2023, the number of active Bitcoin ATMs worldwide has decreased following US ATM shutdowns.
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PC Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Consoles, Data Shows
21.5.2024
Last year saw the release of some really big and highly-rated video games. However, new data shows that PC gaming was the biggest winner in 2023, while console revenue mostly flatlined and mobile game profits dropped.Read more
Bipartisan bill for blockchain competitiveness passes US House
20.5.2024
The Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023 gives the Commerce Department a role in advancing blockchain technology
XRP Ledger Sees Over 100% Surge in Transaction Activity Amid Decline in Average Costs
20.5.2024
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has experienced an increase in transaction activity, with the number of transactions more than doubling from the fourth quarter of 2023 to the end of the first quarter of 2024.
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Political Donations Hits Record $91M of Crypto Pre 2024 Election
18.5.2024
Crypto industry donors have poured $94 million into federal political committees since 2023 in an effort to support pro-crypto governance.
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Xbox Game Pass Just Added 2023’s Best Puzzle Game
15.5.2024
The latest offerings available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers include a slew of underrated titles that many gamers probably missed when they first released. But if you have to choose one game in the lineup to play, it should be Chants of Sennaar. The endearing art style and enthralling puzzle design...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Weak U.S Jobs Data Spurs Rate Cut Hopes – Will BTC Surge?
10.5.2024
With U.S. jobless claims soaring to their highest since August 2023, Bitcoin holds its bullish stance amid anticipations of an earlier Fed rate cut.
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This Underrated 2023 Gem Is Getting A Second Chance On PC, PS5, And Xbox
7.5.2024
One of 2023’s most criminally underrated games is getting a second chance. Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is Spike Chunsoft’s spiritual successor to its beloved murder mystery series Danganropa. It launched on Switch to decent reception last year, but several reviewers noted some technical...
Kronos Research Hacker Launders $4M Through Tornado Cash
7.5.2024
The Hacker who exploited Kronos Research for $25 million in November 2023 has moved $4 Million of Ethereum through Tornado Cash, attempting to launder the funds.
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Coinbase posts $1.2B net income in Q1, surpasses entire 2023 earnings
2.5.2024
Coinbase Q1 earnings exceeded full-year 2023 results thanks to market conditions driven by new Bitcoin ETFs
UK FCA Dedicated 30% of Financial Crime Personnel to Monitor Crypto Companies in 2023
2.5.2024
The UK’s financial watchdog dedicated nearly a third (30%) of its financial crime specialists to overseeing crypto asset businesses, according to a report released on May 1.
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Crypto firms among ‘greatest risks’ for money laundering in 2022-2023: UK govt
2.5.2024
Crypto firms, wealth management companies, and retail and wholesale banking remain “particularly vulnerable” to financial crime, according to a U.K. Treasury report
Tether Holdings Reports Record $4.52 Billion Net Profit in Q1 2024 for USDT Stablecoin
2.5.2024
Tether's net equity stood at an impressive $11.37 billion as of March 31, a substantial increase from the previous record of $7.01 billion worth of equity at the end of the quarter in December 2023.
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Crypto Was One of the Biggest Money Laundering Risks in 2022-2023: UK Govt. Report
1.5.2024
Between 2022 and 2023 Crypto alongside retail banking, wholesale banking and wealth management posed the greatest risk of being exploited for money laundering, a report by the U.K. Treasury department showed
Hackers Drain Funds from Defunct DeFi Lending Protocol Yield Protocol
30.4.2024
Yield Protocol ceased operations in December 2023, citing challenges with diminishing business demand and mounting global regulatory pressures.
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North Korean Lazarus Group Allegedly Laundered Over $200 Million in Stolen Crypto from 2020 to 2023
30.4.2024
These illicit funds were obtained through over 25 crypto hacks orchestrated by the Lazarus Group, which has gained infamy since its emergence in 2009.
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Philadelphia’s Republic First Bank Closed by Regulators, Assets Assumed by Fulton Bank
27.4.2024
In the wake of a turbulent period for U.S. banks, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities has shut down Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, also known as Republic Bank. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has stepped in as receiver, with Fulton Bank assuming nearly...
Study: Half of Canadian Institutional Investors Actively Offered One Crypto Asset Product in 2023
27.4.2024
According to a recent survey, half of Canadian institutional investors and financial services organizations have actively offered at least one type of cryptocurrency asset product or service to clients in the past year. The study revealed that half of the institutional investors surveyed were...