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Coinbase Confirms it is Halting Operations in Japan
18.1.2023
Customers have until Feb. 16 to withdraw their fiat and crypto holdings from the exchange
DeFi Protocol Thena Sees Total Value Surge to $90M in a Week
18.1.2023
Thena, a liquidity layer and decentralized exchange (DEX) on the BNB chain, has experienced an uptick in total value locked (TVL) from $5 million to $90 million since its launch last week
Crypto Observers Maintain Risk On Bias as US Debt Ceiling Nears
18.1.2023
The debt ceiling refers to the maximum amount of money the U.S. government can borrow by issuing bonds
Shanghai Metaverse Pilot Introduces Digital Services in 20 Urban Locations
18.1.2023
The city of Shanghai is bringing metaverse activities to 20 urban locations, that will allow citizens to use digital tools in different ways according to the area. The initiative is part of a pilot program of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization to push more metaverse...
Will Polygon (MATIC) sustain the bull rally in 2023?
18.1.2023
Polygon is a layer two scaling protocol over layer one Ethereum mainnet that helps to make transactions faster and more secure. The main purpose of Polygon is to make Ethereum more scalable for users. Recent news of creating a hard fork of Polygon also impacts the price because the aim is to make...
Davos 2023: Education is key to driving sustainability in blockchain and beyond
18.1.2023
Cointelegraph’s editor-in-chief Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr moderated a panel discussion at the 2023 Davos conference in Switzerland on sustainability in the world of blockchain
Ethereum Layer 2 Network Optimism Sees Bump in Transactional Activity. Here's Why it Matters
18.1.2023
Transactional activity can serve as a predictive indicator of forthcoming investor interest in any blockchain ecosystem
Iran and Russia Consider Issuing Gold-Backed Stablecoin, Officials Unveil
18.1.2023
Tehran and Moscow are discussing the possible launch of a stablecoin for international settlements, the Russian press revealed. In order to mint the gold-backed currency, however, authorities would need to first regulate crypto assets, a lawmaker noted. Russian, Iranian Representatives Talk Using...
SHIB Surges 20%, DOGE up 5% as Traders Continue to Ape Into Meme Coins
18.1.2023
Nansen data shows heavy DEX trading on SHIB tokens
Hashkey Capital Raises $500 Million for Its Third Fund, Despite Crypto Market Downturn
18.1.2023
On Tuesday, global asset manager Hashkey, which focuses on crypto and blockchain investments, announced that it has closed its third fund at $500 million. The company’s “HashKey Fintech Investment III” is dedicated to developing crypto solutions, blockchain technology, and Web3...
BIS Economists Recommend 3 Crypto Policies for Regulators Worldwide to Adopt
18.1.2023
Economists at the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) have recommended three policies regulators worldwide could adopt in order to deal with the risks posed by cryptocurrencies. “Authorities can now consider a variety of policy approaches and at the same time work to improve the existing...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hangs Tough Over $21K for Another Day
18.1.2023
ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes about the unlikely rally of metaverse majors, including Axie Infinity and Decentraland, even as they struggle to keep users engaged
Crypto Speculation Has Had Its “Comeuppance”: Raghuram Rajan
18.1.2023
But that shouldn’t disqualify blockchain technology, and regulators should steer clear of extreme measures, the former governor of India’s central bank told CoinDesk in Davos
Former SEC Official’s Crypto Warning: Regulatory Onslaught Is Just Beginning
18.1.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s former head of internet enforcement has warned the crypto industry that a “regulatory onslaught is just beginning.” His warning followed several recent enforcement actions the securities regulator took against major crypto firms....
Blockchain’s Non-Crypto Applications Take Center Stage on Davos Day 2
18.1.2023
Policymakers and business executives were quick to draw a distinction between distributed ledgers and cryptocurrencies at #WEF23
Sony Might Finally Be Ready To Focus On PS5 Games (And Ditch PS4)
18.1.2023
The decade-old PlayStation 4, released all the way back in 2013, has continued to receive big, new exclusives from Sony, even if those old-gen ports feel outdated or inferior. But now, it finally seems like Sony is ready to move on and leave the aging PS4 behind. Well, almost ready…Read more
Crypto Conglomerate DCG Suspends Dividends Amid Distress at Genesis Unit
18.1.2023
"In response to the current market environment, DCG has been focused on strengthening our balance sheet by reducing operating expenses and preserving liquidity," it told shareholders in a letter Tuesday
French Crypto Companies Must Seek Authorization by 2024 Under New Lawmaker Plans
18.1.2023
The French National Assembly plans offer more time than a Senate proposal, as the country prepares for a new EU crypto law
Finnish Minister Calls for EU Law to Recognize DAOs
18.1.2023
Brussels must act to enable smart contracts to take off across the bloc, communications minister Timo Harakka said
Rising Bitcoin Prices Cause Cascade of Short Liquidations, Highest Ratio of Short vs. Long Wipeouts Since July 2021
17.1.2023
The top two crypto assets have risen significantly in the past seven days, with bitcoin jumping 22.6% and ethereum increasing 18.6% against the U.S. dollar. According to market data, both crypto assets saw the largest increase on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The sudden spike in value caused the highest...