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SVB and Silvergate are out, but major banks are still backing crypto firms
14.3.2023
While two of the crypto industry’s biggest backers have fallen, crypto firms are not at a loss with a number of alternative and crypto-friendly support options available
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Nearing $25,000 as Banks Face Exodus of Deposits
14.3.2023
Bitcoin moved closer to $25,000 on Tuesday, as banking withdrawals rose following the collapse of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank. Reports suggest that withdrawals at the likes of JPMorgan and Citibank are nearing a ten-year high. First Republic Bank has been another major firm to fall, with...
This DeFi Protocol Just Got Hacked. Its Token Is Still Doing Better than a Major US Bank's
13.3.2023
Shares of Euler token fell 50% hours after an exploit on its protocol while First Republic shares fell roughly 62% following U.S. bank turmoil
Insolvency fears led many to turn to other stablecoins, sell USDC at a major discount
12.3.2023
Several USD Coin holders have fled to other stablecoins amid fears surrounding its solvency
Crypto funding shifts from CeFi to DeFi after major collapses: Finance Redefined
10.3.2023
The majority of the DeFi tokens in the top 100 traded in the red on the weekly charts due to a downturn in the broader financial market
Bitcoin Price Outlook for March
10.3.2023
There are only ten days into March, and volatility in the crypto markets has heightened, with both bitcoin and ethereum falling to two-month lows. A collapse in Silvergate Bank was one of the major catalysts leading to this month’s bearish sentiment, which now sees bitcoin trading under...
Signature Bank Considered a Buy as Last Major Bank Standing in Crypto Market Amid Silvergate and SVB Troubles
10.3.2023
Amid the demise of Silvergate Bank and the troubles faced by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), market analysts believe Signature Bank (SBNY) may be a buy as it’s considered the “last game in crypto-town,” according to Wells Fargo equity analyst Jared Shaw. Silvergate’s liquidation...
Biden Administration Proposes Major Changes to Crypto Taxation – Here's What You Need to Know
9.3.2023
US President Joe Biden has proposed major changes to the tax rules surrounding crypto, but the plan first have to be negotiated and approved by Republican-controlled Congress.
Biden’s proposal on crypto taxes is part of his budget plan for the 2024 fiscal year, which is expected to be unveiled...
Crypto funding seen shifting from CeFi to DeFi after major collapses: CoinGecko
6.3.2023
"NFTfi,” on-chain derivative platforms, decentralized stablecoins and Ethereum L2s are four investment opportunities being looked at closely by one crypto investment firm
Crypto Exchanges Binance and Kuna Suspend Card Transactions in Ukrainian Hryvnia
5.3.2023
Major cryptocurrency exchanges operating in Ukraine have temporarily suspended operations with hryvnia bank cards. The measure stems from restrictions imposed by the country’s central bank, Binance and Kuna indicated in comments for crypto media. Ukrainians Unable to Trade Crypto Assets Using Cards...
Silvergate Bank Terminates Crypto Payments Network as Shares Plunge to Record Low
5.3.2023
Silvergate Bank has discontinued its cryptocurrency payments network. The decision to shut down Silvergate Exchange Network followed the withdrawal of banking relationships by several major cryptocurrency firms, including Coinbase, Gemini, Paxos, and Circle. Silvergate Discontinues Crypto Payments...
G20 Finance Chiefs Widely Recognize Crypto Poses Major Financial Stability Risks, Says Indian Central Bank Governor
28.2.2023
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors recognize that cryptocurrencies pose major risks to financial stability, monetary systems, and cyber security, India’s central bank governor reportedly said. Crypto regulation was among the key topics discussed during the G20 meeting over...
China’s Digital Yuan Can Now Be Used to Pay Highway Toll Fees on Major Routes
27.2.2023
China’s digital yuan adoption drive is now focusing on transport networks. And drivers have been green-lighted to use the token to pay tolls on some of the nation’s busiest highways.
Per Shenzhen Securities Times and Sina Finance, Jiangsu Province’s Department of Transport has announced that toll...
BRICS Nations ‘Coalescing Against the Dollar,’ Major Banks Predict More Fed Hikes, Bitcoin Records Large Blocks as Ordinals Gain Currency
26.2.2023
In spite of turbulence in traditional global finance, with BRICS nations said to be pushing for de-dollarization and major banks like Bank of America and Goldman Sachs predicting further interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve, creativity in crypto has found a new boon in the form...
South Africa Added to FATF ‘Grey List’ Despite Designation of Crypto as a Financial Product
26.2.2023
In a move seen as a major setback for South Africa, the international financial watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force, announced on Feb. 24 that it had added the country to its “grey list.” Getting grey-listed by the financial watchdog potentially makes it difficult for South Africa...
Crypto Exchanges Allow Russians to Circumvent Sanctions, Report Alleges
26.2.2023
Major crypto exchanges have failed to prevent sanctioned Russian banks and traders from transacting, according to a blockchain forensics report. At least two established coin trading platforms continue to allow Russians to use their bank cards in peer-to-peer deals, the analysis shows. It also...
Tales Of Symphonia Switch Remaster Is A Major Bummer, Devs Apologize
25.2.2023
Tales of Symphonia is one of the best entries in the long-running Tales JRPG series, and one of the more exceptional games in the Nintendo GameCube’s otherwise short-lived and uneven library. Naturally, old fans and newcomers alike were pumped to see the cult classic get a remaster for the Switch....
Cointelegraph launches major update to its institutional-grade crypto intelligence dashboard
23.2.2023
The new and improved crypto intelligence dashboard boasts tools used by over 100 of the world’s leading crypto institutions with expanded functionality
Major Ethereum Announcement: ‘Sepolia Shapella’ Scheduled
23.2.2023
Ethereum core developer Tim Beriko announced on February 22 the most awaited upgrade after the Merge. The anticipated Ethereum Shanghai upgrade is moving closer to enabling withdrawals of staked Ethereum. The Sepolia Shapella upgrade is scheduled for February 28 at 4 AM UTC. According to...
US Markets Tumble as Real Estate Weakens, Putin Suspends Nuclear Treaty, Morgan Stanley Warns of Stock Market ‘Death Zone’
22.2.2023
On Tuesday, all four major U.S. benchmark stock indexes fell as real estate data showed home sales dropped by 0.7% last month and Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended the nuclear arms control treaty with the United States. Additionally, the chief U.S. equity strategist at Morgan Stanley said...