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British Columbia Court Backs Ban on Crypto Mining in Canadian Province
6.2.2024
Conifex, a B.C.-based cryptocurrency mining company, challenged B.C. Hydro's 18-month moratorium on mining
EU Moves to Ban Bitcoin to Meet Energy Goals – Report
31.1.2024
Source: Pixabay A recent report has indicated that Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus networks, like Bitcoin, may be banned in the European Union (EU). Daniel Batten, a managing partner at CH4 Capital, shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle that the European Central Bank (ECB) and European Securities...
Chinese Crypto Market Recorded $86.4B in Raw Transaction Volume in a Year, Eclipsing Hong Kong
25.1.2024
In the face of China’s economic downturn and a sluggish stock market, Chinese investors are turning to the crypto market as a safer alternative to traditional investments, despite the government’s crypto ban. Chinese citizens are finding creative ways to enter the crypto market, fueling...
Alameda Research Drops Lawsuit Against Grayscale Amid GBTC Outflows
22.1.2024
Alameda Research Ltd., the hedge fund associated with the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has voluntarily dropped its lawsuit against Grayscale Investments amid GBTC outflows. According to court filings from January 22, Alameda opted out of suing Grayscale, its CEO Michael Sonnenshein,...
India’s FIU Ban: Local Players Offer Haven for Binance, OKX Users
16.1.2024
Source: Adobe / promesaartstudio Following the recent ban by India’s Ministry of Finance Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) on offshore crypto exchanges like Binance, OKX, and others, Indian crypto exchanges are stepping in to offer solutions to affected users. The FIU’s move...
Congressman Warren Davidson Rails Against Treasury’s ‘Red Herring Arguments’ On Crypto
12.1.2024
Warren Davidson, Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion of the House Financial Services Committee, has rejected the policy suggestions made by the U.S. Treasury on crypto assets, stating these seek to ban digital assets in the U.S. using unworkable...
South Korea Upholds Crypto ETF Ban Amid Country’s Rising Bitcoin Premiums
11.1.2024
South Korea persists in its stance against allowing financial institutions to invest in digital currencies, effectively blocking the launch of any crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) within its borders. A representative from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) clarified to local journalists that...
Here is how India’s FIU ban will affect your crypto investment
11.1.2024
The Indian government recently issued a notice against nine crypto exchanges in India. After the notice, the Apple India app store removed Binance and other exchanges from its store. The nine names included Huobi, Binance, KuCoin, Gate.io, Bitstamp, Bitfenex, MEXC Global, Kraken, and Bittrex....
New Scientist’s Bitcoin Ban Article Sparks Backlash: Experts Slam ‘Bad Science’ and Bias
9.1.2024
On Jan. 8, 2024, a New Scientist article sparked debate by questioning whether nations ought to consider banning bitcoin due to its environmental footprint. The editorial has drawn significant criticism from numerous bitcoin supporters. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expert Daniel...
South Korea Proposes Ban on Credit Card Crypto Purchases
9.1.2024
Amidst a national surge in crypto trading, South Korea’s FSC is proposing a significant change to their credit finance laws, potentially barring citizens from the use of credit cards in cryptocurrency transactions. South Korea Aims to Tighten Crypto Regulations with Proposed Credit Card...
Xbox Unbans Baldur’s Gate 3 Players Who Accidentally Uploaded NSFW Clips
5.1.2024
Last week, Baldur’s Gate 3 players on Xbox found their accounts banned when their clips of the RPG’s spicy scenes were automatically uploaded publicly, as per the Xbox Series X/S’ default settings. It seems developer Larian Studios has had a chat with Microsoft to get these bans lifted, but...
South Korea Regulator Seeks Ban on Crypto Purchases With Credit Cards
4.1.2024
The Financial Services Commission cited concerns "about illegal outflow of domestic funds overseas due to card payments on overseas virtual asset exchanges."
South Korea Proposes Ban on Crypto Purchases with Credit Cards
4.1.2024
Source: Pixabay / viarami South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced a proposal to amend its Enforcement Decree of the Credit-Specialized Financial Business Act, aiming to ban crypto purchases with credit cards. The proposed amendment plans to restrict the use of credit...
Baldur’s Gate 3 Nude Scenes Are Getting Xbox Players Banned
2.1.2024
Baldur’s Gate 3 has been on Xbox Series X/S for just under a month, and while there have been a few technical issues with the RPG since arriving on the platform, none has been more far-reaching than one that sprouted up over the weekend banning Xbox accounts that record and upload clips of...
Blackrock Names JPMorgan as Authorized Participant for Spot Bitcoin ETF Despite Jamie Dimon Wanting to Ban Crypto
31.12.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has named JPMorgan as a lead authorized participant for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This followed JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon stating in a congressional hearing that bitcoin and cryptocurrency are used primarily for criminal...
Bitcoin ETF Mania and Nigeria’s New Stance on Crypto to Drive the Industry’s Revival in Africa — Experts
30.12.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s expected approval of bitcoin exchange-traded funds and Nigeria’s lifting of a directive which excluded the crypto industry from the banking ecosystem are expected to help revive African users’ interest in crypto. The Bitcoin halving...
Crypto Ban in Nigeria Stalls eNaira Adoption Despite Global Recognition
29.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock Chinedu Albert, a legal expert specializing in Nigerian tech and innovation, has attributed the challenges facing the adoption of the eNaira, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s digital currency (CBDC), to a previous crypto ban. In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph...
Nigeria Lifting Ban on Bank Accounts for Crypto Firms Could Lead to Usage 'Surge'
27.12.2023
Pan-African exchange Yellow Card has said it will seek licensing in the country
Crypto Exchange Yellow Card Financial Set to Apply for Nigerian License Following Cryptocurrency Ban Lift
25.12.2023
Image Source: Pexels Pan-African cryptocurrency exchange Yellow Card Financial has announced plans to apply for a license in Nigeria following the recent lifting of the country’s cryptocurrency ban. The ban, which was imposed in 2021, prohibited financial institutions from transacting...
Petition to Stop Proposed Crypto Ban in US Gains Traction
24.12.2023
A petition to stop a proposed crypto ban in the U.S. has gained traction. The Chamber of Digital Commerce explained that the Digital Asset Anti Money Laundering Act, introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren and currently supported by 19 U.S. senators, is “a crypto ban” that...