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82% of Institutional Investors Plan to Increase Cryptocurrency Exposure: Survey
8.7.2021
A survey by Nickel Digital Asset Management shows that 82% of institutional investors and wealth managers are planning to increase their cryptocurrency exposure between now and 2023. The survey reportedly asked institutional investors and wealth managers from the U.S., U.K., France, Germany,...
The Boston Celtics Announce Partnership With Blockchain Company Socios.com
8.7.2021
The crypto industry keeps entering into mainstream venues via professional sports leagues, athletes, and teams this year. On Wednesday, the Boston Celtics revealed a partnership with the blockchain provider Socios.com. Socios.com to Serve as the Presenting Partner of the NBA’s Boston Celtics...
Shibu Inu (SHIB) DEX ShibaSwap surpasses $1B TVL 24-hours after launch
7.7.2021
24-hours after launching, SHIB’s new ShibaSwap DeFi platform surpassed $1 billion in total value locked and it is raising fees on the Ethereum network
Former CFTC chair explains why regulators should approve a Bitcoin ETF
7.7.2021
“A Bitcoin ETF would be a way for retail investors to invest in cryptocurrency without having to actually purchase it and deal with the complexities of custody,” said Timothy Massad
Argentine lawmaker introduces bill for workers to be paid in crypto
7.7.2021
The proposal may help Argentinians in the export business avoid heavy taxes from foreign currency payments
Korean Banks Elevate Cybersecurity to Deal With Crypto-Related Risks
7.7.2021
South Korean banks are taking steps to bring cybersecurity to a new level as they try to keep up with fintechs and address new threats arising from their interaction with the crypto space. A number of institutions are adopting unprecedented measures including the integration of blockchain...
Visa reports over $1 billion in crypto spending in H1 2021
7.7.2021
Payment giant Visa will continue connecting the crypto economy to its “network of networks” to support the broader digital transformation of financial services
Jay-Z’s Entertainment Firm Roc Nation Buys Sensorium’s Metaverse Crypto Tokens
7.7.2021
On Wednesday, the full-service entertainment company founded by influential hip-hop artist Jay-Z, Roc Nation, revealed the firm has purchased tokens from the Sensorium Corporation. The tokens Roc Nation bought are called senso (SENSO), the in-platform currency of Sensorium Galaxy,...
UFC inks $175 million sponsorship deal with Crypto.com
7.7.2021
The deal terms were not publicly disclosed, but according to sources, it’s worth $175 million over 10 years
Russian lawmakers prepare legal amendment to confiscate crypto
7.7.2021
Russia’s prosecutor general, Igor Krasnov, says new crypto regulations are needed to combat corruption as — in his view — digital assets are often used to facilitate crime
‘Compliance is a journey,’ says Binance CEO amid regulatory scrutiny
7.7.2021
The crypto industry has massively evolved since Binance’s launch four years ago, but it still needs more regulatory certainty, Binance's CEO said
Ukraine’s Monobank to Allow Customers to Trade Bitcoin
7.7.2021
Monobank, a mobile bank operating in Ukraine, has announced new products and services that will allow users to trade cryptocurrencies and stocks. One of the offerings includes a bitcoin card which the online banking platform is going to launch as early as this month. Monobank to Offer Users Bitcoin...
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...
Alpha Finance Lab (ALPHA) rallies 50% as project fundamentals improve
7.7.2021
ALPHA price turned bullish shortly after the project introduced staking, simplified farming options and a launchpad for new blockchain projects
ADA, DOGE overtake BTC as the most popular cryptos for US eToro users
6.7.2021
Bitcoin, the so-called king of cryptocurrencies, has seen its popularity decline among U.S.-based eToro users over the past 12 months. Despite more volatility, altcoins are growing in popularity
Marshall Wace hedge fund giant to reportedly dive into crypto
6.7.2021
Marshall Wace is reportedly still discussing the size of its new digital currency-related portfolio with potential investors
Bitcoin volatility will always disappoint some investors: Michael Saylor
6.7.2021
Traders that get into Bitcoin for short-term gains stand to be disappointed by the volatility associated with Bitcoin, according to MicroStrategy's CEO
Bithumb Hong Kong subsidiaries reportedly face civil suit from Thai partner
6.7.2021
A Thai firm claims that Bithumb’s Hong Kong subsidiaries caused them serious damage by unilaterally halting its business in Thailand
Bybit crypto exchange to impose KYC rules
6.7.2021
The world’s fifth-largest cryptocurrency derivatives exchange is implementing KYC rules to improve security compliance
Ether already ‘flippening’ Bitcoin, says Celsius CEO
6.7.2021
Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky suggested that Ether has already started “flippening” Bitcoin in U.S. dollar terms