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South African Regulator Set to Issue Licenses to 60 Crypto Platforms by End of March
15.3.2024
A South African regulator has said it plans to issue licenses to 60 crypto platforms by the end of March. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has said it is still processing the more than 300 applications it received late last year. South African regulators plan to oversee the activities...
Riot Platforms & Reformed Energy seek to redefine Bitcoin mining energy
14.3.2024
Riot Platforms has partnered with Reformed Energy in an innovative effort to establish a new standard for sustainable energy solutions utilized in the Bitcoin mining industry. The eventual goal of this strategic alliance is to capitalize on Reformed Energy’s unique plasma gasification...
Killer Whales Reality TV Show Brings Crypto to Mainstream Media
13.3.2024
A new TV show that merges the crypto world with the excitement of reality television has made its debut on mainstream streaming platforms.
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Ether Locked in Liquid Staking Platforms Skyrockets to $54.34B With a $26.85B Rise in 64 Days
10.3.2024
The volume and worth of liquid staking derivatives (LSDs) have expanded significantly since the beginning of the year, with 1.56 million ether being added to LSD protocols since Jan. 6. The total value of ethereum stored surged by $26.85 billion in the last two months. LSD Market Flourishes:...
Study: Criminals Target Defi Platforms, Steal More Than $67 Million in February Alone
9.3.2024
In February alone, criminals stole digital funds worth over $67 million from decentralized finance (defi) platforms. The latest Immunefi data shows that hacking attacks accounted for more than $65 million, or 97% of the month’s losses. The Ethereum blockchain suffered the most individual...
Ethereum Layer-2 Platforms Now Manage Over $36.7 Billion in TVL
7.3.2024
Ethereum layer-2 scaling solutions like Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base, now manage over $36.7 billion worth of assets in TVL.
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Solana’s BODEN Token, Nodding to Joe Biden, Sees Major Uptick After TRUMP Coin Rally
6.3.2024
The digital asset known as maga (TRUMP) has experienced significant appreciation, while a newer cryptocurrency, jeo (BODEN), has seen its value skyrocket by 1,597%, as per data from coinmarketcap.com. In the last 24 hours alone, BODEN has witnessed trading volume amounting to $34.50 million...
Hong Kong Reiterates Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Platforms Will Be Expelled by June
6.3.2024
Unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms will not be allowed to operate in Hong Kong starting next June, according to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The commission closed the period for these institutions to introduce their applications to obtain a license on February 29 and will...
14 Best Crypto Staking Platforms with Highest APY Yields in 2024
6.3.2024
Crypto staking platforms enable investors to generate passive income on idle tokens. This will suit investors that wish to benefit from both income and capital growth, through a long-term investment strategy. This comparison guide reviews and ranks the best crypto staking platforms for the highest...
Bitcoin’s Bull Run Uplifts Indian Exchanges, Trading Volumes Reach 10-Month High
5.3.2024
The recent surge in the price of Bitcoin has injected fresh life into Indian cryptocurrency exchanges, as trading volumes on the top platforms reached a ten-month high in February.
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Hong Kong SFC Warns of Websites Impersonating Regulated Crypto Exchanges
4.3.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a public warning today, urging investors to be cautious of suspicious websites impersonating legitimate virtual asset trading platforms.
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Bitcoin Withdrawals Near Record as Investors Pull $2 Billion from Exchanges
4.3.2024
Bitcoin exchanges recorded a near-record outflow of $2.3 billion, approaching the highest withdrawal rates seen in its history with least Bitcoin assets available in all platforms since 2018.
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Texas Blockchain Council and Riot Secure Legal Victory in Bitcoin Mining Data Collection Lawsuit
3.3.2024
In a landmark ruling, the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) and Riot Platforms Inc. have triumphed in their lawsuit against the Biden administration, successfully halting the data collection efforts on bitcoin mining operations. TBC and Riot Platforms Win Case Against Bitcoin Mining Data Survey...
Hong Kong Ends Crypto Exchange License Applications, Noncompliant Platforms to Close by May 31
29.2.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission closed its crypto exchange licensing portal on February 29th, setting a May 31st closure deadline for exchanges that haven't completed the process.
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Platforms like Coinbase report downtime amid crypto rally
29.2.2024
The crypto market is experiencing a parabolic phase. That has caused some major platforms to report downtime. This includes the likes of Coinbase, Coingecko, and Robinhood, to mention a few. Users on these platforms said that their balances were shown as zero, something that platforms acknowledged...
CoinGecko API Expands On-Chain Data DEX Coverage to 2.2M Tokens Across 2.5M Liquidity Pools
28.2.2024
CoinGecko's new API provides real-time on-chain data for 2.2 million digital tokens across 2.5 million DeFi liquidity pools. The API covers 900 DEX platforms spread across 120 blockchain networks, including Uniswap, Curve Finance, Sushiswap, and Orca. Explore market data, crypto prices, and more...
Binance Targets Traditional Asset Traders With New VIP Program Promotion
28.2.2024
Bonance announced a new initiative that will enable new users to qualify for its VIP Invitation Program by utilizing the combined volume of their conventional assets or cryptocurrencies from external trading platforms. Here's what you need to know.
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Bitcoin Miner Riot Warns of Profit Risks Due to Chip Shortage and Climate Regulations
26.2.2024
On February 23, popular Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms issued a cautionary statement regarding potential profitability challenges in its business operations. The company cited various factors, including global supply chain disruptions, chip shortages, and increasing regulatory scrutiny around climate...
Riot Platforms Highlights Risks Associated With Upcoming Bitcoin Halving Event in Annual Report
26.2.2024
In its latest annual report, Riot Platforms, the publicly-listed bitcoin mining firm, outlines several significant risks that could impact its operations, including troubles in the broader crypto economy, potential decreases in onchain transaction fees, and the anticipated bitcoin halving event...
Legal Action Forces US Energy Department to Suspend Crypto Mining Investigation
24.2.2024
Following legal action initiated by Riot Platforms and the Texas Blockchain Council against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the department’s statistical branch, the Energy Information Administration (EIA), has put a temporary hold on its bitcoin mining survey and quarantined the data...