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Report: Over 100,000 African Youths Have Participated in Binance’s Crypto Education Initiative
20.5.2021
According to reports, over 100,000 African youths have taken part in Binance’s crypto and blockchain education barely a year after the learning program was launched. Dubbed the Binance Masterclass, the education initiative is aimed at equipping newcomers with basic knowledge about...
Elon Musk Invented Bitcoin, if You Ask Half of Australians Polled by Finder
20.5.2021
Australians have been learning more and more about cryptocurrencies but it turns out some myths and misconceptions are still widespread among the general public Down Under. As a most stunning example, over half of the participants in a new poll by Finder believe Elon Musk invented the first crypto...
Indian Government to Set up Panel of Experts to Take a Fresh Look at Regulating Cryptocurrencies: Report
20.5.2021
The Indian government is reportedly looking to form a new “panel of experts” to focus on ways to regulate the cryptocurrency industry in the country. “There is a view within the government that the recommendations made by Subhash Garg are dated and a fresh look is needed at use...
Election Candidates in Russia to Disclose Crypto Investments, New Bill Suggests
20.5.2021
A new bill obliging candidates running for election in Russia to declare their spending on digital assets has hit the floor of the State Duma. According to the draft, Russian politicians will be required to disclose details about every crypto purchase they and their families make, if the total...
ECB Vice President Says Crypto Assets Are ‘Not a Real Investment’ Citing Weak Fundamentals
20.5.2021
The vice president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Luis de Guindos, has warned that crypto assets are “not a real investment” and are “subject to a lot of volatility.” His comments followed massive sell-offs across a broad range of cryptocurrencies. ECB VP Says Crypto...
Chinese Internet Cafe Owners Deal With the Pandemic Crisis by Using Their Facilities to Mine Cryptocurrencies
20.5.2021
The Coronavirus pandemic has driven people to take advantage of new business lines to deal with the economic crisis, and cryptocurrency is once again a headliner. Internet cafe owners in China are using their facilities to set up crypto mining farms after temporarily shutting down in 2020. Owners...
New OCC head requests review of cryptocurrency rules
19.5.2021
The new head of the OCC thinks that the authority’s crypto rulemaking under Brian Brooks was not done in full coordination with all stakeholders
BlockFi mistakenly credits users with too much Bitcoin in promo payout
19.5.2021
Just under 100 BlockFi users are reported to be affected, with some allegedly receiving as many as 700 Bitcoin due to a mishandled promotional offer
New bill would require candidates in Russian elections to declare crypto
19.5.2021
The bill must still go through two readings in the Duma before going to the Federation Council
More than half of Australians think Elon Musk invented Bitcoin: Survey
19.5.2021
Over 40% of respondents were unaware that Bitcoin had a limited supply
South African Crypto Holders Urged to Approach Tax Body Before It Descends on Them
19.5.2021
A South Africa-based tax expert, David Lesperance, says with the country’s revenue collector now closing in on cryptocurrencies, holders must now take the initiative and approach South Africa Revenue Services (SARS) before it descends on them. Lesperance argues that by making the first move...
Asset Managers UBS, Pimco, T. Rowe Price Caution of Cryptocurrency Investing, Expect Strict Regulations
19.5.2021
A number of asset managers have cautioned about investing in cryptocurrencies, including UBS Wealth Management, Pimco, T. Rowe Price, and Glenmede Investment Management. “We expect more stringent policy and regulatory controls ahead for crypto as it becomes more mainstream,” said UBS....
Celo rallies 50% as excitement builds for the upcoming 'Donut' hardfork
19.5.2021
CELO price gained 50% ahead of the network’s May 19 'Donut’ hardfork which will help increase interoperability and lower gas fees
There are now 6,710 Cardano millionaires following latest ADA surge
18.5.2021
The number of Cardano millionaires has gone up 1,2341.34% this year, according to Coin Metrics data
Altcoins notch double-digit gains even as Bitcoin price falls to $42,500
18.5.2021
Altcoins took the reins and galloped higher while bulls appear to be losing the battle to hold Bitcoin price above $43,000
‘Long Bitcoin’ chosen as most crowded trade in latest BofA survey
18.5.2021
Bank of America noted that trades identified as "crowded" have historically been associated with incoming market tops
MicroStrategy buys the dip, acquires $10M in Bitcoin
18.5.2021
CEO Michael Saylor has used the latest price correction as an opportunity to load up on more BTC
Swiss Sygnum bank to offer custody for Internet Computer token
18.5.2021
Major Swiss crypto bank Sygnum is planning to launch options trading for the ICP token at a later date
Mecum Auctions Now Accepts Digital Currency Payments for Collector Cars
18.5.2021
The popular collector car auction company Mecum Auctions has announced the company is now accepting crypto assets for payments. The company says that the new payment acceptance allows the auction firm to “attract new customers and sales.” Collector Car Auctions Giant Plans to Start...
Breakneck speed of crypto adoption could result in whiplash, warns wallet exec
18.5.2021
Crypto adoption is booming in 2021, but how long can the celebrity-fuelled hype train last?