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Norwegian Authorities Seize Crypto Worth $6M From Axie Infinity Heist With FBI’s Help
18.2.2023
Norwegian authorities, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), have allegedly seized about $6 million that was stolen in last year’s Axie Infinity heist. “It is the biggest crypto seizure Norwegian police have ever...
Binance and Huobi Freeze $1.4 Million in Crypto Linked to North Korea
17.2.2023
Crypto exchanges Binance and Huobi have frozen cryptocurrencies worth approximately $1.4 million linked to North Korea, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. The firm noted that the stolen funds, which were dormant until recently, originated from the June 2022 hack of Harmony’s...
Keanu Reeves Says Dismissing Crypto Will Only Make It Better
17.2.2023
Famous actor Keanu Reeves says dismissing crypto or criticizing its volatility will only “make it better in terms of how it’s safeguarded.” The Matrix star added that the principle and ideas behind an independent currency are “amazing.” Keanu Reeves Praises Crypto...
Berkshire’s Charlie Munger Says ‘Ridiculous’ Anybody Would Buy Crypto — ‘It’s an Absolute Horror’
16.2.2023
Warren Buffett’s right-hand man and the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, says people who oppose banning cryptocurrencies are “idiots,” adding that it’s “just ridiculous” anybody would buy crypto. He also likened replacing national...
South Korea’s Second-Largest City Aims to Become a Crypto Hub
15.2.2023
South Korea’s second-largest city, Busan, is making efforts to become a crypto hub. Busan has been designated by the Korean government as a “super-aged” city, and its officials believe that crypto could help turn things around by attracting young people, tech startups,...
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Unveils Plan to Expand Crypto Services in Hong Kong
15.2.2023
DBS, the largest bank in Southeast Asia, has unveiled its plan to expand its crypto services in Hong Kong. “We are planning to apply for a license in Hong Kong so that the bank could sell digital assets to our Hong Kong customers,” said an executive of the bank. DBS Bank to Apply...
Bank of New York Mellon: ‘Clients Are Absolutely Interested in Digital Assets’
11.2.2023
Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has revealed that its clients “are absolutely interested in digital assets.” Emphasizing the need for clear crypto regulation, the bank’s head of digital assets noted: “We need responsible actors who can offer reliable services that live...
French Luxury Brand Hermes Wins NFT Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
10.2.2023
French luxury brand Hermes has won a lawsuit against an artist who depicted its famous Birkin bags in a non-fungible token (NFT) collection. The artist argued that NFTs should be covered under the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment but the jury disagreed. Hermes Wins Lawsuit Against...
Major Crypto ATM Operator Coin Cloud Files for Bankruptcy
9.2.2023
One of the largest cryptocurrency ATM operators, Coin Cloud, which claims to operate more than 5,000 crypto ATMs, has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. The company’s largest creditor is Genesis Global Trading, whose parent company also recently filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Coin Cloud Files...
Nigerian City of Lagos Among the World’s Top 20 Crypto Hub Cities — Study
8.2.2023
According to the findings of a study by Recap, the crypto asset management firm, the Nigerian city of Lagos is ranked among the world’s top 20 crypto hub cities. Besides Lagos, five more African cities, namely the Angolan city of Luanda, Nigeria’s Ibadan, and three South African cities...
Robert Kiyosaki Says He Likes Bitcoin — Calls BTC ‘People’s Money’
6.2.2023
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, says he likes bitcoin, calling the cryptocurrency “people’s money.” While admitting that he does not know much about bitcoin, he said: “I’m just glad I bought it at six.” Robert...
JPMorgan: 72% of Institutional Traders Surveyed ‘Have No Plans to Trade Crypto’
6.2.2023
A new survey by JPMorgan Chase shows that 72% of institutional traders “have no plans to trade crypto” while 14% plan to trade cryptocurrencies within five years. Institutional traders also expect “recession risk” to have the biggest impact on markets in 2023....
Billionaire Ray Dalio Says Bitcoin Isn’t an Effective Money, Store of Value, or Medium of Exchange
5.2.2023
Billionaire Ray Dalio, the founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, says it’s “amazing” what bitcoin has accomplished but believes the cryptocurrency is not going to be an effective money, a store of value, or a medium of exchange. Nonetheless,...
Hackers Stole $3.8 Billion From Crypto Firms in 2022, Says Chainalysis
4.2.2023
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis says 2022 was “the biggest year ever for crypto hacking,” with $3.8 billion stolen from cryptocurrency businesses. The firm added that decentralized finance (defi) protocol hacks accounted for 82.1% of all cryptocurrency stolen by hackers during...
Charlie Munger Urges US Government to Ban Crypto Like China Has Done
3.2.2023
Warren Buffett’s right-hand man and the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, has urged the U.S. government to ban cryptocurrencies like China has done. “A cryptocurrency is not a currency, not a commodity, and not a security. Instead, it’s a gambling contract...
Tesla’s SEC Filing Shows Bitcoin Fair Market Value of $191 Million
1.2.2023
Tesla’s latest filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows that the fair market value of the company’s bitcoin holdings was $191 million at the end of 2022. In addition, billionaire Elon Musk’s electric car company recorded $204 million of impairment...
82% of Millionaires Ask About Putting Crypto in Their Portfolios, Survey Shows
1.2.2023
Asset management firm Devere Group says that 82% of millionaires surveyed have asked their financial advisors about adding cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, to their portfolios despite the crypto winter. “Wealthy investors understand that digital currencies are the future of money, and they...
Meet Ordinals, the New Bitcoin NFT Engine, and the Drama Surrounding Them
31.1.2023
Ordinals, a new way of using and getting content using Bitcoin, are enabling creators to harness the utility of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) directly from the blockchain, essentially creating native Bitcoin NFTs. This has stirred the pot in some circles, which are now discussing if this is the way...
Elon Musk Reaffirms Offer to Eat Happy Meal on TV if McDonald’s Accepts Dogecoin
29.1.2023
Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk has reaffirmed his commitment to eat a McDonald’s Happy Meal on TV if the fast food chain accepts the meme cryptocurrency dogecoin (DOGE). Musk originally made the offer a year ago but McDonald’s responded with a counteroffer at the time. Elon Musk...
Financial Advisors See Strong Interest in Crypto — 90% Receive Inquiries About Crypto Investing, Survey Shows
27.1.2023
A new survey shows that interest in cryptocurrency remains strong among financial advisors’ clients. “Despite market performance, the most common question was: ‘Should I consider an investment in crypto?'” the survey results reveal. Financial Advisors Bullish About...