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Kazakhstan Shuts Down Banks, Internet Amid Unrest That Threatens Bitcoin Mining, Hashrate
6.1.2022
Measures imposed by authorities to quell mass protests in mining hotspot Kazakhstan are affecting cryptocurrency markets and the Bitcoin network hashrate. To deal with the civil unrest caused by rising fuel prices and a worsening economy, the government restricted access to the internet and closed...
NASCAR Says No to “Let’s Go Brandon” Sponsorship
6.1.2022
According to a source, NASCAR refused the sponsorship with Xfinity Series driver Brandon Brown having Cryptocurrency as a part of a meme coin named LGBcoin. This meme coin refers to the Let’s Go Brandon. Brown did announce this no sponsorship deal by posting a video of the car on his social...
During April BTC Peak, 61% of Surveyed Financial Institutions Said Crypto Access 'Extremely' Important
6.1.2022
In the first half of last year, a robust 61% share of surveyed financial institutions considered access to cryptocurrencies “very” or “extremely” important to their corporate customers. This made crypto access the most cited financial services after payment acceptance, according to a survey...
xDollar Partners with Iotex to Power Web3 Currency and Cross-Chain, Interest-Free Loans
6.1.2022
IoTeX has announced a series of partnerships, and its fast-growing ecosystem in 2021 has seen projects on its platform increase exponentially from a couple dozen to over 126. As part of this ongoing growth, xDollar has announced its partnership with IoTeX to power Web3 money and non-custodial...
WazirX and Other Crypto Exchanges Under I-T and ED Scanners
6.1.2022
Cryptocurrency is largely unregulated. When it comes to the Indian market, then the country is a part of the side that is yet to regulate the digital currency and its exchange platforms. This has been mistaken or rather used as an excuse to miss out on paying GST and other applicable taxes. Even...
Crypto trades in Thailand now reportedly subject to 15% capital gains tax
6.1.2022
While Thai crypto investors and miners are required to pay the tax in 2022, exchanges are reportedly exempt from the new duty
Illicit Activity’s Share in Crypto Shrinks, 'Significant Problem' Remains
6.1.2022
The growth of legitimate crypto usage is far higher than that of illicit usage, according to blockchain analysis company Chainalysis. However, illicit activity is still “a significant problem.”
“Transactions involving illicit addresses represented just 0.15% of cryptocurrency transaction...
Ethereum’s Dominance in DeFi Is ‘Far From Given,’ JPMorgan Says
6.1.2022
Ethereum is about to step into a phase of turbulence as its dominion over decentralized financing slowly fades. Experts from JP Morgan Chase believe that the coin’s countermeasures have been timed wrongly and would arrive after the damage is already done. The crypto leviathan lands such...
Moneygram Invests in Crypto ATM Operator — CEO Bullish on Opportunities Crypto Offers
6.1.2022
Moneygram has completed an investment in cryptocurrency ATM operator Coinme. “At Moneygram, we continue to be bullish on the vast opportunities that exist in the ever-growing world of cryptocurrency,” said the CEO. Moneygram Invests in Crypto Company Coinme Moneygram International...
Canaan Expands Mining Operations in Kazakhstan Amid Power Deficit, Protests
6.1.2022
Hardware manufacturer Canaan is expanding its crypto mining operations in Kazakhstan. The company is now cooperating with a number of mining firms there and has already deployed over 10,000 pieces of hardware despite the country’s challenges with electricity supply. Increased energy prices...
Peru, Uruguay Edge Closer to Crypto Regulation with Draft Law, Policy Advisory Report
5.1.2022
Governments in South America are gearing up to regulate crypto in the year ahead – with lawmakers in Peru and Uruguay readying legislation and draft proposals....
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Year of sponsorships: Celebrities who embraced crypto in 2021
5.1.2022
From Matt Damon appearing in a TV spot for Crypto.com to Kim Kardashian shilling EthereumMax, 2021 saw celebrities with higher profiles getting into crypto
Airbnb Explores Crypto Payments — CEO Sees ‘a Revolution Happening in Crypto’
5.1.2022
Popular travel website Airbnb could soon accept cryptocurrencies for payments, CEO Brian Chesky has hinted. “Like the revolution in travel, there is clearly a revolution happening in crypto,” he added. Airbnb’s CEO Says ‘There Is Clearly a Revolution Happening...
5 Crypto Index Tokens That Allow You to 'Buy the Market'
5.1.2022
Index trackers are among the most popular investment vehicles among retail investors. Instead of trying to beat the market by selecting a handful of securities or assets, passively investing in a market’s index typically yields better returns.
Crypto investors also have the ability to “buy...
Gains Network to Expand Its Decentralized Leveraged gTrade Platform by Unlocking First $750,000 Grant
5.1.2022
Creator of gTrade, the next-gen decentralized Finance (DeFi) leveraged platform, Gains Network, has submitted an application for a $750,000 credit from Polygon to strike the two significant milestones on the platform’s roadmap. It has unlocked its initial $250,000 budget in MATIC coins to ease...
Reviews Of Binance: Binance Labs Leads $12 Million Series A+ Investment in WOO Network
5.1.2022
The Binance Labs has made an investment of 12 million dollars in the WOO Network because both parties have extended their long-term partnership in Series A plus round. This is a liquidity platform that helps in connecting users to institutions, exchanges as well as DeFi networks. Many reviews...
Kosovo Halts Cryptocurrency Mining Amid Energy Crisis
5.1.2022
The government of Kosovo has decided to suspend crypto mining activities in the country as part of measures to deal with power shortages this winter. The move has been proposed by a special parliamentary committee tasked with bridging the gap between electricity demand and supply. Kosovo...
Airbnb users want crypto payment options, according to CEO Twitter poll
5.1.2022
AirBnB's CEO suggested that the platform's possible crypto payment option would not be restricted to one or two digital currencies
CryptoWorldCon Will Turn Miami Into the Epicenter of the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Community in April 2022
5.1.2022
CryptoWorldCon (CWC) 2022, The mega event of the year of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies conference/trade show, focused on cutting-edge schemes and trends in the blockchain market, will be held at one of Miami, most prominent and renowned venues the James L. Knight Center, on April...
Cryptocurrency Draft Law Presented in Peru
5.1.2022
A draft of a new cryptocurrency asset law was introduced in Peru in December, seeking to regulate the cryptocurrency interactions that are already happening in the country. The draft law, besides defining what a crypto asset is and establishing the duties of virtual asset service providers (VASPs)...