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Impossible to Run Away From Cryptocurrencies Says Zimbabwe Finance Minister
16.10.2021
Zimbabwe’s increasingly pro-crypto finance minister, Mthuli Ncube, recently told his colleagues in government that it is now impossible to run away from cryptocurrencies. Ncube said this after revealing that some 30% of the country’s youth are now invested in cryptocurrencies....
Survey: 14% of Americans Want Crypto Rewards for Using Their Credit Cards
16.10.2021
During the last few years, prepaid cards that offer cryptocurrency rewards have grown popular and a number of digital asset payment cards offer these types of rewards. This means instead of accruing frequent flyer miles or points, consumers get rewarded in crypto assets every time they make...
Bitcoin Mining Operation Being Sued for Producing High Noise Levels in Tennessee
16.10.2021
A bitcoin mining operation in Tennessee is being sued by neighbors due to the high level of noise the facility produces. The lawsuit, which was filed in August, asks mining operator Red Dog to shut down operations and pay personal damages fees, as well as compensate owners for decreased property...
South African Regulator ‘Welcomes’ Binance’s Decision to Terminate Certain Services in the Country
16.10.2021
A South African regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), says it welcomes Binance’s decision to stop offering some of its services to South Africans. Productive Consultations In a statement, the FSCA suggested that the move by the cryptocurrency exchange came after it held...
Estonia Considers Revoking Crypto Licenses as Government Mulls Tougher Regulations
16.10.2021
Authorities in Estonia are working on new legislation expected to stiffen the rules for the country’s cryptocurrency sector. The Baltic nation’s regulator for the industry is considering whether to revoke previously issued crypto licenses and restart authorization from scratch....
Putin: Still Early but Crypto Can Be Used for Oil Trade Settlements, Store of Value
16.10.2021
Accusing the U.S. of undermining the dollar through money printing and sanctions policy, President Vladimir Putin has admitted that cryptocurrency can be utilized for settlements in the future, although it’s too early to do that in oil trade. While noting that it lacks backing, the Russian...
Better call SOL: Month-long consolidation puts Solana price en route to $275
15.10.2021
SOL has been forming a Bull Pennant following its 14,200% year-to-date price rally
MyDappWallet Launches the First FIAT/crypto and crypto/FIAT Wallet with on-and-off-ramp Seamless Payments
15.10.2021
MyDappWallet users will have access to 1-click FIAT payment by bank transfer/credit card for crypto services. MyDappWallet supports businesses such as DAPPs, DeFis, and NFTs with seamless automatic exchange of FIAT to crypto via background processes. Service provided by MyDappWallet supports...
Hyperithm to Launch Digital Asset Fund for Rich Clients
15.10.2021
A Tokyo-based startup named Hyperithm Co Limited is planning to launch a digital asset fund for its wealthy clients. The Coinbase-backed firm was established in 2018 with the intention to expand its clients’ cryptocurrency investments. Lloyd Lee, the CEO of Hyperithm, has expanded his clients’...
Payments Giant Visa Launches NFT Program to Support Digital Artists
15.10.2021
Visa, one of the leading credit and payments companies, has announced the creation of a program that will allow artists to understand how they can use new technologies like NFTs. According to Visa, NFTs have the potential of evening out the field for artists, allowing them to close the gap between...
ANZ bank settles debanking case with Aussie Bitcoin trader
15.10.2021
Allan Flynn won a settlement with ANZ for debanking him and is headed to the tribunal to take on Westpac next week
Morgan Stanley CEO Says Bitcoin Is Not a Fad, Crypto Is Not Going Away
15.10.2021
The chief executive officer of global investment bank Morgan Stanley says that cryptocurrency, including bitcoin, is not a fad. Noting that they are not going to go away, he said: “We’re watchful of it, we’re respectful, and we’ll wait and see how the regulators handle...
Billionaire Barry Sternlicht Owns Bitcoin Because Governments Are ‘Printing Money Now to the End of Time’
15.10.2021
The billionaire CEO of Starwood Capital, an investment firm with over $95 billion under management, has revealed that he owns bitcoin and ether. “The U.S. government, and every government in the Western Hemisphere, is printing money now to the end of time, and this is a finite amount...
Coinbase unveils its Digital Asset Policy Proposal to spark conversation around comprehensive crypto regulation
14.10.2021
One of the crypto industry's major players seeks to boost the public debate on how to best fit digital assets into the regulatory perimeter
BadgerDAO and Rarible to Launch Coinbase Pro Together
14.10.2021
Starting October 13, Coinbase will allow incoming BADGER and RARI transfers to Coinbase Pro. If liquidity criteria are fulfilled, trading will take off on or after Thursday, October 14, at 9 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). The ability to trade more assets on the platform is one of the most popular requests...
AnySwap Successfully Integrates with Coin98 Wallet
14.10.2021
Coin98 Wallet is a non-custodial NFT wallet used to hold, manage, and digitally swap assets from many chains and sources. Its goal is to serve as a portal for users to connect to the DeFi world. BTC, ETH, Binance Smart Chain, Solana, Polkadot, Kusama, OKEx Coin98 Wallet, and others are accessible...
Search for fiat alternative ‘perfectly reasonable,’ says StanChart CEO
14.10.2021
The CEO of the British bank believes stablecoins, CBDCs and even NFTs will likely outgrow cryptocurrencies
Demand for Crypto Experts in India Hikes Remuneration, Vacancies Spike
14.10.2021
A deficit in crypto talent is pushing salaries up in Indian companies engaged with the domestic and global blockchain industry, local media reported quoting data from recent studies. Demand for professionals in the field has been growing rapidly in the past year. Crypto Experience Can Bring up...
Crypto Firm Owners Plead Guilty to Tax Evasion, Face up to 5 Years in Prison
14.10.2021
The owners of a cryptocurrency firm that raised approximately $24 million from more than 13,000 investors have pleaded guilty to tax evasion. “These crypto-savvy defendants exploited an emerging technology, lying to their investors, pocketing the proceeds, and concealing the income from...
Bank of England’s Deputy Governor Says Crypto Collapse Plausible, Regulators Need to Urgently Establish Rules
14.10.2021
Bank of England Deputy Governor Jon Cunliffe says that a collapse in the cryptocurrency market is certainly “plausible,” stating that regulators worldwide need to pursue crypto rules “as a matter of urgency.” While cryptocurrencies do not currently pose a threat to...