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Block Tops Q4 Estimates, Posts Nearly $2B in Bitcoin Transactions
24.2.2022
The payments firm formerly known as Square took note of a slowdown in business in January due to the Omicron variant, but a growth recovery thus far in February
China's Supreme Court Rules Crypto Transactions Constitute 'Illegal Fundraising'
24.2.2022
The ruling paves the way for violators to be criminally prosecuted with a punishment of up to ten years in prison and fines of up to $79,000
BNY Mellon partners with Chainalysis to track users' crypto transactions
24.2.2022
Bank of New York Mellon, the world’s largest custodian bank, has partnered with blockchain software firm Chainalysis to track its users’ crypto transactions
De-Mixing Wasabi Coinjoin Transactions: A Deep Dive Into Chainalysis’ Deanonymizing Claims
23.2.2022
On Tuesday, journalist Laura Shin published a story that claims to identify the 2016 Genesis DAO hacker who siphoned 3.6 million ethereum from the decentralized autonomous organization. While the story surprised the crypto community, one of the biggest eye-openers was the blockchain analysis...
Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Ends Blockchain Payment Network Plan
23.2.2022
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of Japan's largest financial institutions, has decided to suspend its high-speed blockchain payment network
Stablecoin issuer Circle launches business accounts for USDC transactions
23.2.2022
More businesses are expressing interest in accepting cryptocurrency payments and holding digital assets in their strategic reserves
Opera Integrates DeversiFi to Improve P2P Ethereum Transactions
23.2.2022
The multi-platform web browser Opera has integrated with DeversiFi, a decentralized exchange (DEX) powered by Starkware’s Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution, in a bid to offer faster and cheaper transactions within its mobile browser wallet....
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Brazilian Senate Committee Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions
22.2.2022
The project, introduced by senator Flávio Arns, has to be voted on by the Senate plenary and then if approved, by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies
Journalist Claims She Identified the 2016 DAO Hacker, Evidence Shows Investigators ‘De-Mixed’ Wasabi Transactions
22.2.2022
An article published by journalist Laura Shin, and research stemming from the blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis, claims to identify the alleged identity of The DAO hacker who drained millions of dollars worth of ethereum from the decentralized autonomous organization on June 17, 2016....
What is the importance of blockchain in the RegTech ecosystem?
20.2.2022
RegTech enhances compliance for financial services institutions. This guide explains how blockchain works in banking to achieve this goal
Keep Your Coins Act: US Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Protect Privacy in Cryptocurrency Transactions
19.2.2022
A U.S. congressman has introduced the “Keep Your Coins Act” in order to “preserve Americans’ right to privacy in transacting with crypto assets.” The lawmaker says, “this legislation would prohibit any federal agency from promulgating a rule that would...
DeFi Kingdoms Surpassed Axie Infinity in Transactions in January
18.2.2022
Play-to-earn game DeFi Kingdoms generated some USD 1.84bn in transactions in January 2022, more than tripling the value posted by rival game dapp Axie Infinity (AXS), according to dapp information provider DappRadar.
Built on the Harmony (ONE) blockchain, DeFi Kingdoms held USD 775m, or 64.6%...
Bank of Russia Reports First Successful Digital Ruble Transfers Between Users
16.2.2022
Testing of the digital ruble has started in Russia with the country’s central bank announcing the first complete transactions between individual wallets. The monetary authority, a staunch opponent of cryptocurrencies, says its digital currency will create new opportunities for citizens...
Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act to End Freedom Convoy Protests — Canada’s Terrorist Financing Rules Now Cover Crypto
15.2.2022
The Canadian government has invoked the Emergencies Act to deal with the Freedom Convoy protests, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The scope of Canada’s anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules is also broadened to cover crowdfunding platforms and “all forms...
Ethereum's average and median transaction fee slip, lowest in six months
13.2.2022
Ethereum's average transaction fees dropped by almost 73.3% just within a month — down to $14.17 from $53.03
India Won’t Legalize or Ban Crypto at This Stage, Finance Minister Confirms
11.2.2022
India’s finance minister has revealed the current status of crypto policy in India, including whether crypto will be legalized or banned in the country. The question surrounding the legitimacy of cryptocurrency was raised in parliament after the government announced that income from crypto...
Digital yuan transactions beat out Visa at Winter Olympics venue: report
10.2.2022
Many of the National Stadium retailers allowing purchases with China’s CBDC were outside the Olympics' quarantine bubble for athletes, journalists, and staff
Ethereum price holds above $3K but network data suggests bulls may get trapped
9.2.2022
ETH price just broke from a long-term descending channel, but on-chain data still points to a few bearish catalysts
Some Crypto Transactions Could Be Hit with 20% Tax in Venezuela as New Law Passes
7.2.2022
Certain crypto and foreign currency transactions in Venezuela will be taxed at up to 20% after the government and parliament signed off on a rule aimed at reducing inflationary pressure on the troubled fiat bolivar....
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Crypto Users and Exchanges Must Now Report Transactions in Colombia
6.2.2022
The Colombian government has issued new regulations that force exchanges and individuals to report cryptocurrency transactions to the UIAF, the anti-money laundering watchdog in Colombia. The transactions must be reported via an online reporting system, and exchanges will be required to issue...