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UN sees blockchain technology as tool to fight climate crisis
22.6.2021
The UN will keep exploring the uses of blockchain to improve the reliability of data on harmful greenhouse gas emissions
Insurtech Innovator Genius Avenue Accepts Cryptocurrencies
22.6.2021
Genius Avenue, the state-of-the-art platform for client acquisition and management, has now started accepting cryptocurrency transactions to make the payment process secure, faster, and more flexible for clients. Moreover, the platform will not impose any extra charges on the Insurance and Benefits...
Denied electricity, world's 5th-largest mining pool leaves China for Kazakhstan
22.6.2021
Crypto mining pool BTC.com is leaving China after local authorities withdrew its power supply
Sotheby’s Auctioning Rare Diamond Worth $15 Million, Cryptocurrencies Accepted
22.6.2021
Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house, is auctioning a rare, 101.38-carat flawless diamond estimated to be worth $15 million, and cryptocurrencies are accepted. Biggest Auction House Accepts Cryptocurrencies Sotheby’s announced Monday that it is auctioning a rare...
Bitcoin Crackdown Leads To Cheaper Graphics Cards In China
22.6.2021
With graphics cards seeming harder to get than ever, China’s stricter measures against Bitcoin mining have led to lower prices online in the country. Read more
Top 5 Unusual Cryptocurrencies for Investment in 2021
22.6.2021
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Many investors prefer to put their money exclusively into cryptocurrencies that are at the top of the capitalization ratings. However, when focusing on the leaders, market participants sometimes fail...
Bank of Israel deputy governor confirms digital shekel pilot is underway
22.6.2021
Despite the pilot, the central bank's deputy governor said he was apprehensive about launching a full-scale CBDC in Israel, and referred to Bitcoin as a "pyramid scam."
Stablecoin inflows to exchanges dip as traders watch Bitcoin from the sidelines
22.6.2021
Stablecoin inflows to exchanges tapered off as investors turned bearish on Bitcoin, but a surge in USDC minting could be a signal of upcoming regulation
Canadian regulator will hold hearing against Bybit for alleged violations of securities law
21.6.2021
The commission alleges Bybit exposes local investors "to unacceptable risks and create[s] an uneven playing field within the crypto asset trading platform sector.”
Institutional selling of crypto reaches longest streak since Feb 2018
21.6.2021
CoinShares’ weekly report showed another large outflow from digital asset products, with much of the selloff concentrated in Bitcoin funds
Sotheby's will allow people to trade their crypto for an 'intrinsically worthless' rock
21.6.2021
Is the auction house betting that diamonds will become a crypto user's best friend?
Malta Chamber of Commerce business unit responds to allegations of lax crypto oversight
21.6.2021
“Portraying this sector as one which is not subject to adequate supervision is not a reflection of reality and does not do justice to the work and efforts of the MFSA and VFA Agents,” said the VFA Agents Business Unit
PBOC Instructs China’s Banks to Forbid All Cryptocurrency Related Activities Immediately
21.6.2021
China’s central bank has sent notice to the country’s financial institutions instructing them to stop dealing with cryptocurrency transactions. The disclosure notes that the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) aims to protect Chinese citizens and “combat the speculation of Bitcoin...
Crypto is the most dangerous investment, Bank of Russia governor says
21.6.2021
The governor of the Bank of Russia has maintained a tough stance on Bitcoin despite growing criticism of how the bank has handled digital asset regulation
Banks fall in line as China’s central bank cracks down on crypto accounts
21.6.2021
AgBank — the world's third-largest bank by assets — has indicated it will follow the PBoC's cue and work to stamp out its clients' crypto-related activities
Banque de France tests digital currency-based securities settlement
21.6.2021
The Bank of France has completed a central bank digital currency pilot for securities transactions in collaboration with Swiss crypto bank SEBA
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, ADA, THETA, XMR, AMP
20.6.2021
If Bitcoin price remains in the current range, ADA, THETA, XMR and AMP could bounce higher over the coming days
Tehran Government Bans Iran Blockchain Association
20.6.2021
The Ministry of Interior of the Islamic Republic has suspended the Iran Blockchain Association (IBA). The measure comes after the organization allegedly breached government regulations. IBA unites participants in the country’s growing crypto sector who are engaged in blockchain technology...
Revised Bill ‘On Virtual Assets’ Aims to Regulate Ukraine’s Crypto Space This Summer
20.6.2021
The Ukrainian parliament has released an updated version of the draft law “On Virtual Assets.” The revised bill requires exchanges to obtain government authorization, disclose their ownership and implement mandatory KYC procedures. The document has been criticized by regulators in Kyiv...
Grayscale Considering 31 Crypto Assets for Investment Products
20.6.2021
Grayscale Investments is considering 31 crypto assets to add to its family of investment products. The company, with $32.9 billion in crypto assets under management, currently offers investments in 13 cryptocurrencies. Grayscale Investments announced Friday 13 additional crypto assets it...