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Whale Spends 10,000 BTC Worth $203M, Bitcoins Stem From the Infamous 2011 Mt Gox Hack
30.8.2022
In two days’ time, bitcoin’s price dropped to fresh August lows as it dipped below the $20K per unit region for the first time since mid-July. During that time, two addresses created on December 19, 2013 sent 10,000 bitcoin worth $203 million to unknown wallets after sitting idle...
More Than a Third of Africa’s 53 Million Crypto Owners Are From Nigeria, Study Shows
30.8.2022
With an estimated 53 million cryptocurrency owners, the African continent now accounts for 16.5% of the global total, a study has found. The study findings suggest that Nigeria, which has more than 22 million crypto owners, currently accounts for more than a third of the continent’s total...
Wanted Turkish crypto exchange founder detained in Albania
30.8.2022
Albanian authorities have Faruk Fatih Özer in custody, waiting for questioning and cooperation with the Turkish government
Fireblocks launches Web3 Engine support on Solana
30.8.2022
The blockchain unicorn created Web3 Engine as a developer tool set targeting DeFi, GameFi and NFT products and services
Mergers and Acquisitions Innovation for DeFi and Web3 Pushed Forward, Crypto Collapse Phoenix
30.8.2022
In 2021, the global cryptocurrency market was valued at US$ 1,782 Billion. Sectors like DeFi and NFTs allowed individuals to earn high yields on their investments and create unique collectables as web3 introduces decentralized and permissionless ownership of assets to individuals. Acquire.Fi...
Poloniex to Stop ERC-20 Token and ETH Deposits & Withdrawals
30.8.2022
Poloniex recently announced pausing deposits and withdrawals of ETH and ERC-20 tokens during the Ethereum merge on September 15. The crypto exchange is known for being the first platform to support both Ethereum Classic and Ethereum. Thus, the community expected Poloniex to support the upcoming...
Iranian businesses get the green light to use crypto for imports
30.8.2022
Iran's Trade ministry has approved the use of cryptocurrency payments for imports in a bid to bolster trade in the country
Iran Passes Bill to Authorize Use of Crypto for Imports
30.8.2022
Iran has passed a bill authorizing trade transactions with cryptocurrencies, officially approving the use of digital assets for imports.
The bill redefines regulations on cryptocurrencies, the authorization to use cryptocurrencies for imports, and the supply of fuel and electricity for mining...
78% of Americans Seek Diversification With Crypto, 46% Satisfied With Such Investments - Survey
30.8.2022
Among the Americans who have invested in crypto, as many as 78% view it as a way to diversify their investments, and a combined 46% say their allocations to crypto have brought about the same performance as they expected or better, according to a recent survey by US nonpartisan think tank...
Singapore Considers Stricter Rules for Retail Crypto Investors — Regulator Says Cryptocurrencies Are ‘Highly Hazardous’
30.8.2022
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is contemplating imposing stricter rules on retail crypto investors. “MAS regards cryptocurrencies as unsuitable for use as money and as highly hazardous for retail investors,” said the central bank chief....
Sam Bankman-Fried denies report FTX plans to purchase stake in Huobi
29.8.2022
“We are not planning to acquire Huobi,” said Sam Bankman-Fried, who manages assets at Alameda Research and leads crypto exchange FTX
UN Human Rights Chief Voices Concern Over Assange Extradition Case, Wikileaks Continues to Raise Large Sums of Crypto
29.8.2022
On Saturday, the human rights chief at the United Nations (UN), Michelle Bachelet, said that the potential extradition of whistleblower Julian Assange raises concerns for the rights of future whistleblowers and investigative journalists. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency supporters have continued to donate...
Where in the world are the 3AC founders? Speculations abound
29.8.2022
Rumor has it that they are heading to or already in Dubai, says a lawyer with 30 years of experience. But can they stay there forever?
Bybit Announces Support for Arbitrum Nitro Upgrade
29.8.2022
Bybit recently became one of the crypto exchanges to support the Arbitrum Nitro upgrade. The platform released an official post to announce the upgrade that will take place on August 31 at 2:30 PM UTC. Every deposit and withdrawal of tokens like USDC, USDT, and ETH through Arbitrum One will...
Argentinian Province Mendoza Starts Accepting Tax Payments in Crypto
29.8.2022
Mendoza, an Argentinian province, has implemented a system that allows taxpayers to pay their taxes fully with cryptocurrencies. The system, which was launched this week, is part of a strategic push for the modernization and digitalization of payments carried by the tax authority of Mendoza...
Merch and perfume: Formula One trademark filing paves the way for F1 NFTs
29.8.2022
F1 files trademark for 2023 Las Vegas Strip Circuit Grand Prix, listing NFTs and cryptocurrency in a variety of potential goods and services on offer
Crypto ATM Company Bitbase Prepares to Open Operations in Venezuela This Year
29.8.2022
Bitbase, a cryptocurrency store and ATM company headquartered in Spain is preparing to open operations in Venezuela this year. The company is now looking for employees for the stores and crypto ATMs that will be opened. Bitbase would be one of the first international exchanges to open an office...
Taliban Releases Arrested Crypto Dealers, Bans Crypto in Afghanistan
29.8.2022
The Taliban has released arrested crypto dealers after around a week in detention but has imposed a nationwide ban on digital assets citing scams and fraud.
On August 14, the Taliban forces raided a total of 16 local crypto exchanges in Herat, the third-largest city of Afghanistan, without prior...
Russian Crypto Scammers Go Offline, Open Offices, Central Bank Worried About Trend
29.8.2022
An increasing number of financial and crypto pyramids targeting Russian investors have been opening physical offices in the country. The Central Bank of Russia has recently expressed concern over the trend which is seen as an indication that the fraudsters expect growing demand. Russian Crypto...
Buy Signal: Uniglo to be Clear Favorite Ahead Of Monero, Stellar & Bitcoin Cash
28.8.2022
The Hash Ribbons indicator has flashed, historically identifying some of the best price levels for long-term positions on Bitcoin. It recognises when miners are capitulating due to being unprofitable, driven by low valuations of Bitcoin. When miners struggle financially, they turn off their rigs...