Search
Paraguay moves a step closer to regulating digital currency
23.12.2021
A bill that seeks to regulate the local cryptocurrency industry has passed the the Senate of Paraguay
Dubai to Create Crypto Zone, Binance Joins Effort
23.12.2021
The Dubai World Trade Centre will become a comprehensive ecosystem for cryptocurrencies and providers of related services. The move is part of efforts to support new industries and the emirate intends to source help from crypto companies like Binance. Dubai World Trade Centre to Host and Regulate...
Digital Currency Exchange Kraken Acquires Crypto Staking Firm Staked
23.12.2021
The digital asset company Kraken announced it has acquired the non-custodial staking platform Staked for an undisclosed sum. While the sum of the purchase was not disclosed, the company claims that it was “one of the largest crypto industry acquisitions to date.” Kraken Acquires...
2 Cryptocurrency Companies Purchased Ad Slots for 2022’s Super Bowl
23.12.2021
On Wednesday, the Singapore-based digital currency exchange Crypto.com told the press that the firm purchased a 2022 Super Bowl advertisement slot. The firm follows the exchange FTX after the trading platform purchased a Super Bowl advertisement slot in October. Crypto.com Tells the Press...
Stratos Jet Charters Reveals Crypto Payment Acceptance for Flights via FTX Pay
22.12.2021
The Orlando, Florida-based Stratos Jet Charters Inc. has announced the company has partnered with FTX US and the collaboration will make it so Stratos Jet customers can pay for services with crypto payments via FTX Pay. The CEO of Stratos Jet says the company has been in search of a crypto partner...
100 digital payment token firms in Singapore fail to win licenses: Report
22.12.2021
The Monetary Authority of Singapore wants to support crypto and blockchain adoption in the country but it’s also willing to recognize the risks
China’s Xinhua News Agency to Issue NFTs Despite Crackdown on Crypto
22.12.2021
Xinhua, the official news agency of China, is going to issue an NFT collection with photographs depicting historic moments of the passing year. The initiative, which comes amid an ongoing crypto crackdown, is seen as a boost for blockchain, the technology that also underpins cryptocurrencies....
Bank of Russia Sees No Place for Crypto in Financial Market, Finalizes Digital Ruble Prototype
22.12.2021
In advance of presenting its comprehensive view on crypto regulations, the Central Bank of Russia has indicated that it sees no place for cryptocurrencies in the country’s financial market. The monetary authority also announced that the prototype of the platform for its own digital currency...
The Broadening Horizon for Non-Fungible Tokens Beyond Digital Art & Collectibles
22.12.2021
The non-fungible token (NFT) fever is at its peak. As prominent market players, including influencers, musicians, artists, even mainstream businesses, entered the NFT scene, minting their own NFTs across different verticals, the market capitalization and annual sales volume within this...
Visa Partners With 60 Crypto Platforms to Let Consumers Spend Digital Currency at 80 Million Merchants
22.12.2021
Visa’s head of crypto has revealed that the payments giant has partnered with about 60 leading crypto platforms “to launch card programs that make it easy for consumers to convert and spend digital currency at 80 million merchant locations worldwide.” He emphasized...
Crypto.com Signs Multi-Year Deal With LA’s Angel City Football Club
21.12.2021
The cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has announced the company has partnered with the Angel City Football Club (ACFC) as the ACFC’s official cryptocurrency and NFT partner. The deal follows a slew of sports-related partnerships Crypto.com has made this year, including acquiring the naming...
XRP’s Market Price Gains on Upcoming Sologenic Airdrop, XRP Whales Start Moving Millions
21.12.2021
The digital asset xrp has gained more than 10% in value during the last seven days, shrugging off the losses a majority of crypto coins experienced last week. According to data from Whale Alert, someone moved 449.3 million xrp on December 19. Moreover, xrp holders are expecting to receive...
FTX US Partners With Monumental Sports Entertainment, Gets Exposure to 4 New Sports Teams
21.12.2021
FTX continues its path toward the sports world as it signed a partnership with Monumental Sports Entertainment (MSE) on Monday. The deal makes it so FTX US will be MSE’s exclusive crypto exchange and non-fungible token partner. FTX and Monumental Sports Entertainment to Collaborate...
2021’s NFT Boom Pushes Collectors Toward Rare and Older Collections
20.12.2021
In 2021, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been extremely popular and have become a billion-dollar industry this year. There’s been a number of NFT marketplaces and collections that have seen a massive number of sales and individual digital collectibles have sold for millions. The NFT hype...
Indian Government Seeks Wider Consultation Before Finalizing Crypto Bill: Report
20.12.2021
The cryptocurrency bill that was listed to be taken up in the current session of parliament is reportedly being reworked. The government seeks wider consultation on crypto before finalizing the rules to govern digital currencies in India. Indian Government Seeks More Consultation on Proposed Crypto...
Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency joins Voyager Digital's board
20.12.2021
Voyager chair Philip Eytan cited Brian Brooks' experience at crypto companies and his leadership behind regulatory initiatives as reasons for the hire
Crypto Economy Loses 3% Overnight, Bitcoin Slides Below $46K, Analyst Says ‘Downward Force Still Strong’
20.12.2021
The crypto economy has slid in value 2.9% during the last 24 hours and bitcoin slipped under the $46K price zone on Monday. Furthermore, the top ten digital currencies have lost anywhere between 3% to 7% in value during the last day following bitcoin’s price slide. Top Ten Crypto Coins...
The Rebirth: Redeemable Digital Art + Whisky NFTs Announced
20.12.2021
Hong Kong recently witnessed the release of The Rebirth, a collection of redeemable NFTs. The collection will comprise 4,000 ERC 721 tokens, offering digital art + whisky NFTs. The announcement took place at Dragon-i in Hong Kong, attracting attention from worldwide collectors and traders....
Bank of Russia Has Tools to Restrict Crypto Investments, Governor Hints
19.12.2021
The Central Bank of Russia has reaffirmed its opposition to cryptocurrency investments citing the volatility of the digital assets as a key motive for its conservative stance. Governor Elvira Nabiullina has recently indicated that the regulator has the means to restrict them. Nabiullina Insists...
DOGE and SHIB Led the Pack of Meme-Based Assets in 2021, Both Tokens Dominate 85% of the Meme-Coin Economy
19.12.2021
The end of 2021 is approaching and the market capitalization of meme-based digital currencies like dogecoin and shiba inu has been extremely prominent this year. In fact, the $46.9 billion worth of meme crypto-assets represents 2% of the $2.32 trillion crypto economy. Dogecoin and shiba inu alone...