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No crypto for criminals: Coinjoin BTC mixing tool to block illicit transactions

14.3.2022
The founder of the Wasabi Wallet called the decision a major setback for Bitcoin’s fungibility, while one of the developers advocated for the use of other privacy coordinators over zkSNACKs

Japanese Crypto Exchanges Told to Block Sanctioned Russians’ Crypto Transactions

14.3.2022
Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), and the Ministry of Finance have told domestic crypto exchanges to suspend all transactions with Russians and Belarusians who have been hit with international sanctions. Per Nikkei and Reuters, Tokyo is moving “in line with...

Block’s Bitcoin Wallet Will Contain a Fingerprint Sensor for Transactions

11.3.2022
The payment giant’s new wallet will be powered by a rechargeable lithium polymer battery and USB-C port

Mega Awakening — Whale Transfers 429 ‘Sleeping Bitcoin’ From 2010 Worth Over $16.8 Million

10.3.2022
After tapping a 24-hour high at $42,592 per unit, the price of bitcoin lost the gains it gathered on Wednesday, sliding more than 5% during Thursday morning’s trading sessions. Meanwhile, as crypto prices fluctuated, an odd bitcoin transaction from 2010 was transferred at 1:45 a.m. (UTC)...

Bitcoin Miner Hive to Purchase Intel Mining Chips, Firm Reveals a 100 MW Deployment Deal in Texas

9.3.2022
On March 7, the publicly-listed mining firm Hive Blockchain Technologies announced the company inked a deal with Intel to purchase new ASIC mining chips. Additionally, Hive has formed an agreement with an original design manufacturer (ODM) and a non-binding letter of intent with Compute North. Hive...

Ukrainian Deputy Minister Reiterates Call for Crypto Exchanges to Block Russian Users

8.3.2022

Coinbase to Block 25,000 Crypto Addresses That Are Linked to Russia

8.3.2022
Many countries have imposed sanctions on Russia after it declared war on Ukraine. These are ultimately crippling the financial ecosystem of Russia, making its economy bleed more than it can take. Visa and Master, for instance, have suspended their services. This has left entire Russia dependent...

Japan Looks to Stop Sanctioned Russian Entities From Transferring Crypto Assets

6.3.2022
As financial authorities around the world continue to target sanctioned Russian entities, regulators in Japan along with the country’s crypto association are attempting to find and close gaps that may be used to circumvent sanctions. The two bodies, however, have said they are not discussing...

Elon Musk Says Starlink Will Not Censor Russian News Sources Despite Government Requests

6.3.2022
Spacex CEO Elon Musk says that Starlink has been told by some governments to block Russian news sources. However, he affirmed, “We will not do so unless at gunpoint.” Elon Musk Refuses to Censor Russian News Sources Spacex and Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted early Saturday morning that...

Fast-Food Chain Shake Shack Trials Bitcoin Rewards for Customers Using Cash App

5.3.2022
The American fast-food restaurant chain Shake Shack is giving bitcoin rewards to customers leveraging Cash App’s debit card payment rail, Cash Card. According to Shake Shack, participants will get 15% of their purchase back in the form of bitcoin, and the crypto promotion will last until...

Bitcoin Miners Catch a Break as Mining Difficulty Drops for the First Time in 3 Months

4.3.2022
Bitcoin miners got a small break on March 3, after the network’s mining difficulty shifted downward for the first time since November 28, 2021. Bitcoin’s hashrate has remained high meandering between 180 to 220 exahash per second (EH/s) over the last week, but the leading crypto...

Shake Shack Offering Bitcoin Rewards for Customers Using Block’s Cash App: Report

4.3.2022
The burger chain is testing customer demand for cryptocurrency options, especially among its younger clientele

Decentralization Debate Heats Up Again as MetaMask, OpenSea Block Users

4.3.2022
The crypto community has once again been thrown into a debate about the urgent need for more decentralization after both the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea and Ethereum (ETH) wallet MetaMask recently blocked users based on their geographic location.... Read More: Decentralization...

MetaMask, Infura Block ‘Certain Areas’ Amid Crypto Sanctions Fury

3.3.2022
The two pillars of the Ethereum ecosystem did not say which areas were under blockade

Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Surge Stalls at Key Resistance Level

2.3.2022
Following Tuesday’s price surge, bitcoin was trading lower during today’s session, as markets hit a key resistance point. This comes as ETH was once again trading below the $3,000 level. As of writing, the crypto market cap is down 1.87%. Bitcoin BTC bulls ran into a stumbling block...

Hillary Clinton Urges Biden Administration to Pressure Crypto Exchanges to Block Russian Users

2.3.2022
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has criticized the Biden administration and European governments for not pressuring cryptocurrency exchanges to end transactions with Russian users. She believes regulators “should look hard at how they can prevent the crypto markets from giving...

Coinbase ‘Will Not Institute a Blanket Ban’ on All Transactions Tied to Russian Crypto Addresses

1.3.2022
The popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has addressed the request from Ukrainian officials to freeze the accounts of all Russian users. A Coinbase spokesperson noted that the digital currency platform would not “institute a blanket ban” against ordinary Russian users. Coinbase...