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Indian Banks Halting Services to Crypto Industry Post RBI Clarification
27.6.2021
Several Indian banks have reportedly halted services to customers dealing in cryptocurrencies despite the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), informing them that the banning circular is no longer valid. The latest bank to join the fray is IDFC First Bank. IDFC First Bank has become...
3 reasons why Quant (QNT) price rallied 125% this week
27.6.2021
QNT price defied the bearish market trend by rallying 125% after a successful listing on Coinbase and endorsements from well-established tech companies
Blockchain Surveillance Firm Chainalysis Raises $100 Million, Company’s Valuation Now $4.2 Billion
26.6.2021
The blockchain intelligence and surveillance firm Chainalysis announced the company has raised $100 million in Series E funding from investors such as Coatue, Benchmark, Accel, Addition, Dragoneer, Sequoia Heritage, and SVB Capital. The financing brings the company’s valuation to $4.2 billion...
Crypto in Canada: Where are we today, and where are we heading?
26.6.2021
An exploration into the country’s crypto landscape today and what it means for the future of the digital asset industry in Canada
Blockchain and sustainability — There’s more to it than electricity usage
26.6.2021
Bringing the social and governance spheres to the discussion about the sustainability and potential of blockchain technology
Palestinians Ponder Digital Currency as Move for Monetary Independence
26.6.2021
The Palestine Monetary Authority is exploring the possibility of issuing its own digital currency. For Palestinians, the minting of a national coin would represent a step, at least a symbolic one, towards achieving monetary independence from the State of Israel. Digital Currency to Help...
Altcoin Roundup: Stablecoin pools could be the next frontier for DeFi
26.6.2021
The days of 4,000% APY on DeFi liquidity pools could soon be replaced by safer, lower-yielding stablecoin-denominated pools
‘Billion of users adopting Bitcoin? Maybe in ten years', says Dan Held
25.6.2021
The process leading Bitcoin to the status of world reserve currency could take a decade, according to Kraken’s growth lead
Citigroup Launches Digital Assets Group to Provide Clients Access to Cryptocurrencies
25.6.2021
Citigroup has reportedly set up a “digital assets group” to offer clients access to cryptocurrencies, which will operate within the bank’s wealth management division. Citigroup has established a “digital assets group” within its wealth management unit, according to...
Africrypt Ponzi Scheme Collapse: South Africa Regulator Says Its ‘Not in a Position to Take Any Regulatory Action’
25.6.2021
Following Africrypt’s collapse, South African regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), released a statement asserting its lack of jurisdiction over cryptocurrencies. Although the regulator says it is “continuing to investigate complaints” against the crypto...
SEC inquiry regarding Robinhood’s crypto business reportedly delays IPO
25.6.2021
Robinhood had initially hoped to begin its public offering after American investors returned from the July 4 holidays
Bitcoin hits $35K after Biden reveals infrastructure deal, Paraguay proposes BTC bill
24.6.2021
Bitcoin price briefly traded above $35,000 as the stock market hit new highs and Paraguay aims to become the second country to adopt BTC as legal tender
Echoing Cuban, Novogratz says DeFi should ‘play by the rules’, or ‘pay the piper’ later
24.6.2021
Mike Novogratz suggests DeFi projects add KYC and AML features now instead of waiting on regulators to crack down on the entire sector
London Stock Exchange-listed firm inks FCA’s approval for crypto services
24.6.2021
Mode’s crypto arm Fibermode is now an official crypto asset firm in the United Kingdom, pursuant to FCA’s amended AML regulations
How stablecoins stay stable, explained
24.6.2021
Stablecoins use a variety of techniques to keep their value fixed, generally to a specific fiat currency like the U.S. dollar
ExzoCoin Will Make Cryptocurrencies Accessible to Anyone, Anywhere, and at Anytime
24.6.2021
ExzoCoin is a blockchain project promising to make cryptocurrencies easily accessible to everyone. Among the services being developed by the ExzoCoin team are a decentralized exchange, a launchpad and a solution for the healthcare sector. ExzoCoin Will Bring Back Trust to Crypto ExzoCoin...
Blockchain.com introduces username-based crypto transactions
24.6.2021
The new integration enables Blockchain.com users to send funds to major wallets by typing a readable domain
NYC's mayoral frontrunner pledges to turn city into Bitcoin hub
24.6.2021
Eric Adams, who has outstripped the better-known crypto advocate Andrew Yang in New York City's mayoral race, has made his own Bitcoin pledge on the eve of winning office
Asset manager QR launches Bitcoin ETF on Brazilian stock exchange
24.6.2021
Brazilian asset manager QR Asset Management started trading its Bitcoin exchange-traded product on B3
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...