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CryptoZoo Investors Offered Refunds a Year After Promised by Logan Paul
5.1.2024
Source: a video screenshot, Logan Paul / YouTube YouTuber Logan Paul is offering refunds for the never-released CryptoZoo NFT game – if he deems the NFTs eligible “in his sole discretion.” Also, former owners relinquish all right to sue. Announced in 2021, CryptoZoo was supposed...
Bitcoin’s Obituary Bounce — Decline in ‘Death Calls’ Signals Resilient 2023
4.1.2024
Following numerous proclamations of bitcoin’s demise in 2021 and 2022, totaling 47 and 27 on the Bitcoin Obituaries list respectively, a mere eight declarations were noted in 2023. The final one emerged at the year’s end, attributed to crypto advocate Arthur Hayes, who warned that...
Crypto Investors Beware: IRS Crypto Tax Reporting Rules for $10k+ Transactions Now in Effect
2.1.2024
The controversial crypto tax reporting requirements within the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed into law in 2021 are now in effect as of January 1. These new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules mandate that cryptocurrency brokers report personal information on digital asset transactions over...
Shiba Inu Market Cap To Be Taken Over by this Rival Token in 2024, Experts Reckon
1.1.2024
The volatile world of meme-based cryptocurrencies has witnessed surprising ups and downs. Shiba Inu (SHIB), known as the “Dogecoin killer,” gained attention in 2021 by briefly overtaking Dogecoin (DOGE) in the market cap. However, its momentum has waned in 2022 and 2023.Despite its...
Hacking Incidents Decreased for First Time Since 2021, Still $2 Billion in Crypto Assets Stolen in 2023
27.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Sergey Nivens Despite losing around $2 billion to crypto thefts, 2023 saw a slight decline in hacking incidents targeting the cryptocurrency industry. According to a recent report from De.FI, a prominent web3 security firm known for its REKT database, hackers managed to pilfer...
Crypto Exchange Yellow Card Financial Set to Apply for Nigerian License Following Cryptocurrency Ban Lift
25.12.2023
Image Source: Pexels Pan-African cryptocurrency exchange Yellow Card Financial has announced plans to apply for a license in Nigeria following the recent lifting of the country’s cryptocurrency ban. The ban, which was imposed in 2021, prohibited financial institutions from transacting...
Nigerian Central Bank Lifts February 2021 Crypto Prohibition Order
23.12.2023
The Nigerian central bank has reversed its Feb. 5 order which barred banks and financial institutions from extending their services to crypto entities. The central bank said new guidelines align with the Financial Action Task Force’s updated recommendation 15, which calls for the regulation...
Central Bank of Nigeria Lifts Crypto Ban Following New SEC Regulation
23.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Faraz The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reversed its ban on dealing with companies involved in digital tokens. According to a report by BusinessDay, the CBN has now instructed lenders to open accounts for crypto firms, marking a reversal of the ban it imposed in 2021. ...
Stablecoin Dominance Hits Lowest Since December 2021 Despite Record Monthly Supply
21.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock The entire stablecoin market cap dominance fell to 8.07% in December, recording the lowest market share since December 2021, despite adding the largest monthly supply last month since February 2022. The total market capitalization of stablecoins rose 3.43% to $128 billion...
LatAm Embraces Wider Stablecoin Adoption: Circle Report
13.12.2023
Source: Getty Images Fintech firms in Latin America are rapidly embracing digital finance solutions, fueled by an increase in crypto adoption among citizens. In a recent report, USDC issuer Circle revealed that citizens of LatAm countries received $562 billion in digital currency value between 2021...
Shiba Inu (SHIB) type returns to be replicated by Retik Finance (RETIK) feels expert
13.12.2023
The 2021 bull cycle saw nearly all cryptocurrencies surge to new all-time highs. Shiba Inu (SHIB) outperformed the rest of the industry with a whopping 43 million percent jump. As we approach another bull market, market analysts have spotted another crypto asset exhibiting a similar price action...
Dachbet: Enjoy the Thrills of DachBet (Live & Online) Now
9.12.2023
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“Magic: The Gathering” Cards Used in Possible Cashout by Uranium Finance Hacker
8.12.2023
Source: Pixabay A hacker who targeted the Uranium Finance DeFi platform in 2021 may have attempted to launder their stolen crypto gains by using “Magic: The Gathering” trading cards. Pseudonymous blockchain sleuth ZachXBT posted an X thread on Thursday which detailed a series of moves...
Mystery Bitcoin Whale Resurfaces, Transfers 1,000 BTC Worth $41M From String of 2010 Era Addresses
5.12.2023
Emerging from obscurity since 2021, a prominent bitcoin whale, originating from the 2010 period, has recently transferred 20 block rewards, equivalent to 1,000 bitcoins valued at $41.87 million based on present exchange rates. This is not the whale’s first such activity; they have previously...
Digital Asset Funds Record $1.76 Billion Inflows in 10 Weeks, Highest Since 2021: Report
4.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Luisa Digital asset investment products recorded $176 million in inflows last week extending the positive run to 10 consecutive weeks hitting huge numbers not recorded in years. A CoinShares Digital Asset Weekly Fund Flow report shows strong bullish sentiment from investors across...
3 out of 4 Web3 Games Launched Between 2018 and 2023 Now Inactive — Study
2.12.2023
Between 2018 and 2023, 2,127 out of 2,817 Web3 games launched have either failed or are now inactive, an analysis by Coingecko has shown. The failure rate was the highest in 2019 (94.3%) and 2020 (94.4%) while in 2021, 339 out of 738 games failed, translating to a failure rate of 45.9%. 2020...
World's Largest Bitcoin Futures ETF Breaks 2021 Record Highs for Assets Under Management
30.11.2023
ProShares' BITO now has $1.47 billion in holdings, as a flurry of bitcoin ETF applications in the U.S. seemingly spurs institutional interest in the asset
Dogecoin-funded SpaceX Moon Mission To Launch in January
29.11.2023
Source: Pixabay DOGE-1, a Dogecoin-funded SpaceX moon mission, has received a key regulatory approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The approval is one of the precursors to the final Federal Communications Commission license, which the mission is still yet...
Tron Blockchain Founder Justin Sun Rejects Reports Linking His Protocol to Terror Funding
29.11.2023
Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun has rejected suggestions that his protocol is increasingly being used by terrorist organizations. Sun said Tron’s top priority remains maintaining decentralization as well as making sure users’ assets remain safe. A new report suggests that between...
First Mover Americas: GBTC Discount to NAV Shrinks to Narrowest Since July 2021
27.11.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets