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Biggest Movers: XRP Rises 7%, While LUNA Falls by the Same Amount
12.3.2022
Although cryptocurrency markets started the weekend lower, XRP was able to avoid the red wave, rising by as much as 7% in the process. LUNA on the other hand was lower, with ANC also down close to 10%. Ripple (XRP) XRP rose to its highest level in almost one month on Saturday, as the world’s...
Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Drop to Lowest Point in 3 Years
12.3.2022
The number of bitcoin held on exchanges has continued to drop in recent times as the metric suggests crypto advocates are pulling funds off of trading platforms for long-term holding. At the time of writing, 2.32 million bitcoin worth over $90 billion is held on centralized cryptocurrency...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Remains Close to Support of $2,550 to Start the Weekend
12.3.2022
Ethereum was once again trading close to its support of $2,550 on Saturday, as crypto markets continue to consolidate. Following strong gains on Tuesday, BTC and ETH have both mainly traded sideways, as price uncertainty grips markets. Bitcoin Bitcoin is down just over 1% as of writing, as...
AMC Theatres Now Accepts Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Crypto Payments
12.3.2022
The world’s largest movie exhibition company, AMC Entertainment, has finally begun accepting payments in dogecoin and shiba inu. Supporters of DOGE and SHIB have been waiting for AMC Theatres to accept the two meme cryptocurrencies since September last year. AMC Customers Can Now Pay With...
US Treasury Launching Cryptocurrency Awareness Program
12.3.2022
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is launching a cryptocurrency awareness program. “We’re just trying to raise awareness without trying to stamp out new technology and new innovation,” said an official of the Treasury. Treasury’s Efforts to Raise Crypto Awareness...
Altcoin Roundup: DeFi token prices are down, but utility is on the rise
11.3.2022
DeFi token prices leave a lot to be desired, but the sector’s real benefit is the lending and liquid staking options, not the price of useless governance tokens
Chainalysis Launches Screening Tools Designed to Prevent Sanctions Evasion
11.3.2022
Blockchain forensics company Chainalysis is launching two tools that will allow crypto companies to deny sanctioned persons and entities access to their platforms. The move comes amid concerns that Russia may use cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions imposed due to its invasion of Ukraine....
Bank of Israel issues draft guidelines on cryptocurrency AML/CFT
11.3.2022
Private banks could be required to conduct risk assessments on case-by-case basis
The Best- and Worst-Performing Coins in the Second Week of the Ukraine War
11.3.2022
Two weeks after the war in Ukraine started, the crypto markets continue to be volatile. Bitcoin (BTC) has seen unusually big moves both up and down, often moving in tandem with changes in the global risk sentiment. As usual, however, the biggest movers are altcoins, which have seen both strong...
South Korea Elects Crypto-Friendly President Who Vows to Deregulate Digital Asset Industry
11.3.2022
South Korean voters have elected a crypto-friendly president. Yoon Suk-yeol of the conservative People Power Party has vowed to deregulate the crypto industry and introduce favorable tax laws for crypto investors. “To realize the unlimited potential of the virtual asset market, we must...
The Sandbox & Axie Infinity Made Millions in 2021, Is FIREPIN Token Next?
11.3.2022
Many crypto millionaires were made in 2021. The rise in popularity of NFTs saw jpeg images sell for thousands of dollars. Following Dogecoin’s (DOGE) “adoption” by Elon Musk, several other meme dog coins followed suit, most notably Shiba Inu (SHIB). While market leader Bitcoin...
As New Crypto Sanction Screening Tool Launched, Tornado Cash Keeps Mixing and FBI Chimes In
11.3.2022
As the West is trying close all crypto loopholes that help evade sanctions against the aggressor state, Russia, and its ally, Belarus, Chainalysis is rolling out a sanctions screening tool, while crypto mixer Tornado Cash said they are powerless to or don't need to comply with Washington’s...
Biden’s Executive Order Could Integrate Crypto Regulations
11.3.2022
On the 10th of March, the Biden Administration released the much anticipated executive order on cryptocurrencies within the country. The order reportedly covered many aspects of cryptocurrencies, including their regulations, sustainability, and security. However, what caught the attention of...
GSR Partners with Chainlink to Bring Cryptocurrency Market Analytics to DeFi
11.3.2022
GSR is a global leader in cryptocurrency market making and trading, and it specializes in offering trading, risk management, and liquidity solutions. GSR recently announced the launch of its data service via Chainlink and its operation with Chainlink Labs in order to generate new financial data...
The Upgrade and Hard Fork for the Theta Network Will Be Supported by Binance
11.3.2022
Binance is a crypto exchange platform that has earned a reputation for being the biggest crypto exchange platform across the globe. At the time of writing, Binance is offering support to 90 million users who have registered on the platform. They are at their liberty to trade more than...
Thailand Approves Tax Relief Measures for Crypto Trading
11.3.2022
The Thai Cabinet has approved tax relief measures for crypto trading. The new tax rules are “much more friendly to both investors and industry,” said an executive of a cryptocurrency exchange in Thailand. Thailand Adopts New Tax Rules for Crypto Investments Thailand’s Cabinet...
Binance Suspends Transactions With Russian Mastercard and Visa Cards
11.3.2022
Crypto exchange Binance has blocked transactions with Mastercard and Visa cards issued in the Russian Federation. The trading platform announced the move after the American payment giants decided to halt operations in Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine. Russians Unable to Use Their...
eBay to Launch ‘Digital Wallet’, Teases 'Fractionalization'
11.3.2022
The e-commerce heavyweight eBay has claimed that it is exploring the option of adding “new forms of payment” and will launch a digital wallet in the second quarter of the financial year – but has stopped short of announcing any crypto pay-related developments. Meanwhile, the company also made...
Buying big? Nearly 30K BTC leaves Coinbase Pro in 3 transactions
11.3.2022
If confirmed, someone could have made a serious commitment to BTC worth over $1 billion
Crypto Exchange Kraken Pledges Over $10 Million to Support Ukrainian Users
11.3.2022
Kraken is planning to hand out more than $10 million in aid for clients affected by the military conflict in Ukraine. The amount covers the fees paid by Ukrainian residents in almost a decade and will also include those withheld from Russian traders in the first half of 2022. Kraken Exchange...