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Chinese Economist Urges Government to Reconsider Crypto Ban — Warns of Missed Tech Opportunities
2.2.2023
An economics professor and former adviser to the People’s Bank of China has urged the Chinese government to reconsider its ban on cryptocurrencies. He warned that banning crypto activities could result in missed opportunities that are “very valuable” to regulated financial...
Voyager victim calls for trustee to seize control of the estate
2.2.2023
The 120-page motion came from a creditor who asked for the appointment of a chapter 11 trustee citing alleged fraud and incompetence at Voyager
NFT Sales Soar: January 2023 Reaches Nearly $1 Billion in 30 Days With 41% Increase
2.2.2023
Non-fungible token (NFT) sales increased 41.96% from the previous month, according to data recorded on Feb. 1, 2023. NFT sales reached nearly $1 billion in 30 days, with an approximate total of $997.53 million. Additionally, the number of digital collectible transactions rose more than 22% in...
Britain Announces Plans for ‘Robust’ Crypto Rules, Launches Consultation
1.2.2023
The U.K. has unveiled “ambitious plans” to “robustly regulate” various crypto activities, while seeking to protect customers and grow its economy. In the next three months, British authorities will accept public feedback on the new regulatory proposals designed to govern digital assets like...
Changsha, China: 300,000 of Our Merchants Accept Digital Yuan
1.2.2023
Over 300,000 stores and vendors in Changsha, China, now accept digital yuan payment – as the central bank digital currency continues to break new ground in the country....
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'Categorically false' — Attorney denies bids for Celsius assets were rejected
1.2.2023
The Celsius Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors hosted a two-hour town hall shortly after the filing of the Celsius examiners’ report
Tesla’s SEC Filing Shows Bitcoin Fair Market Value of $191 Million
1.2.2023
Tesla’s latest filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows that the fair market value of the company’s bitcoin holdings was $191 million at the end of 2022. In addition, billionaire Elon Musk’s electric car company recorded $204 million of impairment...
82% of Millionaires Ask About Putting Crypto in Their Portfolios, Survey Shows
1.2.2023
Asset management firm Devere Group says that 82% of millionaires surveyed have asked their financial advisors about adding cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, to their portfolios despite the crypto winter. “Wealthy investors understand that digital currencies are the future of money, and they...
Ethereum to Reach Peak of $2,474 Per Token in 2023, Finder’s Survey of Crypto and Fintech Experts Reveals
31.1.2023
Seven days ago, finder.com, a product comparison website, published a forecast report based on predictions from several crypto and fintech experts, predicting bitcoin’s year-end price for 2023. Following the bitcoin price prediction report, Finder released another survey focused on ethereum...
Massachusetts-Based Bankprov to End Loan Offerings Secured by Cryptocurrency Mining Rigs
31.1.2023
The Amesbury, Massachusetts-based Bankprov, a subsidiary of Provident Bancorp, has announced that it will no longer provide loans secured by cryptocurrency mining rigs. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EX-99.1), Bankprov stated that revenue from its digital asset loan...
Cronos Labs to accept second cohort for $100M-backed Web3 accelerator program
31.1.2023
The program aims to provide selected projects with upfront seed funding of $30,000 in addition to mentoring, masterclasses and support from industry experts
Alameda Research Seeks $446 Million Over Alleged ‘Preferential Transfers’ to Voyager Digital
31.1.2023
On Monday, Alameda Research Ltd. filed a legal complaint against Voyager Digital LLC and HTC Trading Inc. in the U.S. bankruptcy court. The complaint alleges the defendants received preferential transfers of property from Alameda Research and the plaintiffs are seeking to recover approximately...
Sorare & Premier League collaborate to launch Digital Player Cards
31.1.2023
Sorare recently announced establishing a partnership with the Premier League. The collaboration will see Sorare releasing official digital player cards. In addition, Sorare: Football is set to conduct fantasy football competitions. The multi-year licensing deal is announced via the official Sorare...
DekaBank Selects Swiss Crypto Specialist Metaco to Steer Digital Asset Offering
31.1.2023
The German banking giant chose Swiss cryptocurrency custody tech firm Metaco to develop its institutional digital asset offering
Premier League gets Ethereum-based digital cards with Sorare partnership
31.1.2023
Sorare seals partnership with the English Premier League to issue Ethereum-based digital player cards for its popular fantasy sports platform
FTX sister company Alameda Research sues Voyager Digital for $446M
31.1.2023
FTX lawyers claim that Voyager Digital was complicit in its own collapse by “knowingly or recklessly” channeling customer funds to Alameda
China's Hainan to boost NFT oversight as digital yuan trial ramps
31.1.2023
Hainan's market regulator wants to promote NFTs as part of the digital economy, but will actively work to weed out bad actors and speculative behavior
Montenegro's central bank teams up with Ripple on digital currency pilot project
30.1.2023
Montenegro’s prime minister announced a central bank “digital currency or stablecoin” project with Ripple; the Balkan country currently uses the euro instead of a national currency
Digital asset investment products see highest inflows since July 2022: Report
30.1.2023
According to CoinShares, digital asset investment products saw $117 million in inflows last week
Bitcoin Sees $116M in Inflows as Price Holds Near 6-Month Highs
30.1.2023
Bitcoin-tied investment funds saw $116 million in inflows last week as the flagship cryptocurrency has managed to hold gains and stay firm so far this year.
According to a Monday report by digital investment company CoinShares, digital asset investment products saw $117 million in inflows last...