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Indian Government Needs More Time to Finalize Crypto Bill: Report
21.1.2022
Indian government officials reportedly said that India’s cryptocurrency bill will require more time because crypto is a complex subject. The bill is therefore unlikely to be introduced in the upcoming session of parliament. The government reportedly wants to hold more discussions to build...
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18.1.2022
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Survey: Proportion of South African Crypto Holders Grows to 11.3%, 56% of Crypto Owners Hold Bitcoin
16.1.2022
The number of surveyed South Africans that own crypto grew marginally from 10.3% in October 2021, to 11.3% in December 2021. With this rate of ownership, South Africa is now ranked number 21 out of the 27 countries whose internet users participated in the survey. South African Ownership Rate Below...
Strike Arrives in Argentina With USDT Support, No Bitcoin Integration Yet
12.1.2022
Strike, a bitcoin-based wallet and exchange service, has landed in Argentina, bringing USDT integration to users in the country. Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike, explained that his objective for bringing the app to the country has to do with providing a platform for Argentinians to hold a stable value...
New AML Legislation Won't Forbid Individuals to Hold Crypto, Says Estonia’s Ministry of Finance
4.1.2022
The Estonian Ministry of Finance has denied the crypto/blockchain industry insiders concerns related to the new legislation draft - stating that regulations will not be applied to retail investors but to businesses, and that there will be no ban on people owning crypto....
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40,000 member players guild raises $6M to make P2E gaming easier
3.1.2022
The gaming DAO includes a guild of over 40,000 players and 3,000 scholars across Indonesia and the Philippines
13 Crypto Exchanges Custody 7% of the Crypto Economy, Coinbase Dominates With $56.2B AUM
2.1.2022
As 2022 begins, 13 different cryptocurrency exchange platforms have more than a billion dollars each in digital currencies held in reserves. Between all 13 trading platforms, the group of exchange platforms hold a whopping $165.25 billion worth of bitcoin, ethereum, and tether. 13 Crypto Exchanges...
Bitcoin Treasuries List Claims 59 Companies and a Handful of Countries Hold 1.49 Million BTC
31.12.2021
304 days or roughly nine months ago, 42 companies held bitcoin on their balance sheet with an aggregate total of 1,350,073 bitcoin on March 1, 2021. Today, metrics indicate there are 59 companies, a few countries, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with 1,499,493 bitcoin held in treasuries. Private...
Pakistanis Own $20 Billion in Crypto, Report Reveals
23.12.2021
In the absence of regulations, people in Pakistan have invested a serious amount of money in digital assets. New research claims Pakistanis keep some $20 billion in cryptocurrency, allegedly more than what their central bank has in foreign reserves. Government Urged for Regulations as Study Shows...
Mutual Bank in New Jersey to Give Customers the Ability to Buy, Sell and Hold Cryptocurrency
21.12.2021
Manasquan Bank, a mutual community bank in New Jersey serving residents since 1874, has announced it is partnering with the company Bakkt to give its retail clients the ability to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrency through the bank’s mobile banking application. Manasquan Bank to Give...
Despite Increasing Adoption, 10,000 Whale Wallets Hold 27% of the Bitcoin Supply
21.12.2021
This year has been a turning point for adoption of Bitcoin. A few sportsmen and public officials now accept Bitcoin as payment, El Salvador has decided to make it legal currency, and 3 Bitcoin futures ETFs trade on Chicago Board Options Exchange. Nonetheless, the overwhelming bulk of volume...
Bitcoin struggles to hold $47K as Fed meeting adds to 'extreme' BTC market panic
15.12.2021
Commentators brace for upheaval as Fed officials prepare to reveal future financial policy moves
Bitcoin 'Should Hold' USD 40K, Says Novogratz. If Not - It's a ‘Buying Opportunity,’ Argues Kraken CEO
15.12.2021
A bitcoin (BTC) price of under USD 40,000 would be a “buying opportunity,” and the US dollar is “going to zero,” Jesse Powell, CEO of crypto exchange Kraken said in a new interview. Meanwhile, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz said the market is in a “healthy” correction, and that a BTC price...
Bitmex Co-Founder Arthur Hayes Recommends “Wait and See” Approach for Cryptocurrency Investors
15.12.2021
Bitmex co-founder and cryptocurrency investor Arthur Hayes has addressed the current state of the market with the effect the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming tapering process may have. Hayes also links this with the Evergrande situation in China and advises cryptocurrency newcomers to hold...
Vulcan Forged Platform Suffers Security Breach, 96 Wallets Compromised
14.12.2021
Vulcan Forged, a gaming and NFT platform, suffered a security breach that allowed attackers to gain control of some cryptocurrency wallets of the service. The hackers got hold of 96 user wallets and managed to steal more than 4.5 million PYR, the native token of the project, among other assets....
5 Crypto Exchanges Custody 1.6 Million Bitcoin or Close to 8% of the Capped Supply
13.12.2021
As of December 12, around 90% of all the bitcoin that will ever exist is in circulation today, and the top five exchanges hold 1.6 million bitcoin. The bitcoin holdings on Coinbase, Binance, Huobi, Kraken, and Okex combined represent 7.96% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap. The bitcoin held...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Hold Support, Altcoins Consolidate
10.12.2021
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the USD 48,500 support. BTC even traded below USD 48,000, but it remained stable above USD 47,500. It is currently (12:18 PM UTC) recovering, but there are many hurdles near USD 49,500 and USD 50,000.
Similarly, most major altcoins are trying...
Visa Launches Crypto Advisory Services — Says ‘Digital Currencies Are Taking Greater Hold in Popular Consciousness’
9.12.2021
Payments giant Visa has launched global crypto advisory services. The company’s executive says: “We’ve seen a material shift in our clients’ mindset in the last year, from a desire to explore and experiment with crypto, to actually building a strategy and product...
AOC Says She Doesn’t Hold Bitcoin so the Lawmaker ‘Can Do Her Job Ethically’
7.12.2021
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, otherwise known as AOC, is a New York representative well known for her political stances and statements. The Democrat believes that it is “absolutely wild” that U.S. representatives can buy and swap popular stocks. AOC also thinks it’s not ethical...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says US lawmakers shouldn't hold crypto to 'remain impartial'
7.12.2021
"I want to do my job as ethically and impartially as I can," said AOC, who added that as a member of the House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee she has chosen not to hold stocks or investments, including digital assets