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True Global Ventures doubles down on Web3 with $146M ‘follow-on’ fund
16.6.2022
The TGV4 Plus Follow On Fund was led by a group of 15 general partners who committed over $4 million on average (over 40%) into the fund
Nigerian Court Sentences Crypto Fraudster to One Year in Jail, Accused Given Option to Pay Fine
11.6.2022
A Nigerian court has convicted and sentenced a man to one year in prison who is accused of duping an unsuspecting cryptocurrency investor. On its charge sheet, the prosecution said that the man had contravened Nigeria’s anti-fraud laws and hence should be punished accordingly. Fake...
Crypto.com's Cronos launches $100M accelerator for DeFi and Web3
7.6.2022
The Cronos Accelerator Program is backed by $100 million to help crypto projects in seed-pre-seed stages seeking mentorship, funding and growth
Bitso Partners With Addem Capital to Provide Cryptocurrency Investment Instruments in Latam
7.6.2022
Bitso, the Mexico-based cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a new partnership with Addem Capital, a debt fund that provides startups and other companies with financing options. The cryptocurrency exchange will process payments for the fund and provide conversion functions, allowing it to accept...
New survey sheds light on people's concerns about investing in crypto
18.5.2022
18% of respondents in a new survey said that learning more about the benefits of investing in cryptocurrency was the most effective approach to transition from skeptic to believer
Fidelity to reportedly allow 401(k) retirement savings accounts to invest in Bitcoin
26.4.2022
If approved, retirement savers can allocate 20% of their savings portfolio to Bitcoin without the need to open a crypto exchange account
Takeaways and reviews, what went down during Miami Tech Week
25.4.2022
One of largest VC deals so far in Q1 2022 went to Miami-Based Yuga Labs with its $450 million seed funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz
US investors realized 6X more crypto gains in 2021 than next country
21.4.2022
Crypto investors from the United States realized nearly $47 billion in gains during 2021, outpacing the UK by a factor of six
The many layers of crypto staking in the DeFi ecosystem
20.4.2022
The term staking receives many meanings in crypto, each of them presents its own set of opportunities and challenges
Crypto portfolios: How much of a stablecoin allocation is too much?
13.4.2022
Stablecoins allow investors to stay on the sidelines and earn passively on their holdings, but not all stablecoins are created equal
Argentinian town to invest in crypto mining to fight inflation and upgrade infrastructure
13.4.2022
A 6000-strong community hopes to raise funds by immediately selling the mined crypto to avoid price volatility
Wealth report: As old money procrastinates, young money goes crypto
12.4.2022
The development of the cryptocurrency industry could not go unnoticed by the global rich. Where do the ultra-wealthy stand on crypto?
Crypto ownership among Norwegian women doubles, mirroring global trends
31.3.2022
According to a recent survey from Arcane Research, the number of Norwegian women that own cryptocurrency has doubled from 3% to 6% in just one year
Old but gold: Can digital assets become part of Americans’ retirement plans?
19.3.2022
Unsurprisingly, the role of crypto in retirement investment will depend on the asset class’ mainstream adoption
Kevin O’Leary Shares Crypto Investing Strategy — 20% of His Portfolio Now in Crypto and Blockchain
13.3.2022
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has shared his cryptocurrency investment strategy. He revealed that 20% of his portfolio is now in cryptocurrencies and blockchain. “The whole point is you don’t know who is going to win.” Kevin O’Leary’s...
Thailand reportedly exempts 7% crypto tax for traders on authorized exchanges
8.3.2022
The revised tax policy exempts crypto traders from the mandatory 7% VAT on authorized exchanges while offering tax exemptions of up to 10 years for crypto startup investors
Indian Police Arrest 11 People in Cryptocurrency Scheme Defrauding 2,000 Investors
22.2.2022
Indian police have arrested 11 people so far in connection with a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme that has duped about 2,000 investors out of $5.4 million. 11 People Arrested so Far in Cryptocurrency Scam in India Indian police have cracked down on a cryptocurrency investment scheme that has duped...
Living on a volcano: The outlook of El Salvador’s crypto mining industry
10.2.2022
El Salvador’s crypto mining potential is there but it will take some time and effort to come to fruition
US Federal Trade Commission Warns About Cryptocurrency Scams Using Social Media
1.2.2022
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned about social media being used in cryptocurrency investment scams. “Social media is a tool for scammers in investment scams, particularly those involving bogus cryptocurrency investments — an area that has seen a massive surge...
Indonesian regulator takes cue from Islamic NGOs, bars crypto sales for institutions
25.1.2022
The warning from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) comes on the heels of several calls for a crypto ban from Islamic NGOs in the country