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Putin Orders Russian Government to Prepare to Check Officials With Crypto Assets
18.8.2021
President Vladimir Putin has tasked several ministries and the central bank to prepare to verify information provided by government employees about their digital asset holdings. The order comes as part of a new plan to combat corruption which was recently approved by the Russian leader. Authorities...
Dutch central bank claims Binance is operating illegally
18.8.2021
The warning follows authorities in several countries issuing statements warning investors to exercise caution in regards to Binance, or claiming the exchange was operating illegally
Government Watchdog Investigates Conflicts of Interest Involving SEC Officials, Crypto, XRP, Ripple Lawsuit
18.8.2021
Government watchdog Empower Oversight has requested internal documents from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on cryptocurrency that potentially show conflicts of interest at the commission involving former high-level officials. This affects the commission’s lawsuit against...
Ukraine’s Digital Ministry Plans to Pay Employees With Digital Hryvnia in Pilot Project
18.8.2021
Employees of Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation may become the first in the country to get their salaries in digital currency. The National Bank of Ukraine is developing an electronic version of the Ukrainian hryvnia and the ministry is considering the option of using...
Wanaka Farm Teams Up With DuckDAO To Fuel Expansion
18.8.2021
Working as a strong incubation platform for digital asset projects, DuckDAO is elated to announce news about its strategic collaboration with Wanaka Farm, a prominent decentralized video game that provides a real-life farming experience to users. The partnership can be viewed as a valuable...
The Re-Branding Of Dogecoin Aims To Establish a Promising Future
18.8.2021
The Dogecoin crypto establishment has recently re-branded its company. This re-establishment venture is taking place for the first time since its launch in 2014. The revamping of the crypto organization is followed by a refreshing new business intent to assist the functionalities of the Dogecoin...
Why Consider Using Cryptocurrencies for Your Business?
18.8.2021
Cryptocurrencies carry many varying use cases, and many use cases change depending on the project in which you are looking at. For example, the use case of a cryptocurrency like Ether is to power the Ethereum network, in which many companies operate. Crypto allows for instant transactions that...
Bitpanda Raises $263 Million in Series C Finance Round, Firm Aims to ‘Double Down on Technology’
18.8.2021
Vienna-based crypto platform Bitpanda has announced the firm has secured $263 million in a Series C funding round. The financing was led by Valar Ventures and Leadblock Partners, Jump Capital, Alan Howard, and Redo Ventures joined the investment round. The latest financing gives Bitpanda an overall...
BitPanda Valued At More Than $4B After Series C Round
18.8.2021
BitPanda, the cryptocurrency exchange, has recently earned a valuation of more than $1.2 billion during the Series B session of $170 million. Established in 2014, BitPanda is headquartered in Vienna. The Series B session was then extended by €10 million in May 2021. The extended round that tripled...
Robinhood shareholders want crypto wallets and a hat
18.8.2021
Currently, users of popular stock and digital currency trading app Robinhood users can't move their crypto off the platform
Australian regulator issues warning about unlicensed crypto businesses
18.8.2021
Based on the reports from Aussie investors, ASIC said that citizens have suffered significant losses due to “excessive leverage, platform outages, or unfair liquidations.”
Star Atlas Joins AcceleRaytor To Redefine Gaming Experience
18.8.2021
Hailed as a revolutionary gaming product powered by blockchain technology, Star Atlas is all set for a celebratory launch on AcceleRaytor on September 1, a portal devoted to fuel the Solana ecosystem by providing liquidity access to associated firms. With the Star Atlas, players can enjoy...
Venezuelan Authorities Reconnect Affected Bitcoin Miners to Power Grid
18.8.2021
Venezuelan authorities have reconnected affected bitcoin miners to the power grid in Carabobo state, after having been disconnected for undisclosed causes. Sunacrip, the cryptocurrency watchdog in the country, mediated between the regional power utility authorities and the affected miners,...
People’s Bank of China Targets Crypto Companies in Shenzhen Crackdown
18.8.2021
The Shenzhen office of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has reportedly set out to correct the business activities of about a dozen companies allegedly engaged in cryptocurrency transactions. According to Chinese media, the entities have been targeted in a crackdown on crypto trading in...
Charles Schwab Strategist Skeptical of Crypto — Puts Faith in Banking System, Federal Reserve
18.8.2021
Charles Schwab’s chief investment strategist says she puts faith in the entire U.S. financial system, the banking system, the power of the central bank, and the Federal Reserve more than bitcoin. Charles Schwab’s Strategist Skeptical of Cryptocurrency Charles Schwab Chief Investment...
Crypto Exchange Bitfront Said to End Korean Services Ahead of Tough New Regulations
18.8.2021
U.S.-based crypto trading platform Bitfront is going to discontinue services in South Korea before stricter rules for the industry are enforced in September, Korean media reported. The exchange, a subsidiary of Japanese tech giant Line, is currently available to Korean traders. Line’s...
Brazilian Federal Police Launch Nationwide Operation Against Crypto-Related Money Laundering
17.8.2021
The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Compliance, a probe against cryptocurrency-related money laundering crimes last week. The probe resulted in the execution of several seizure warrants across the country, involving 150 federal policemen active in five different cities. Operation...
Strong fundamentals lure traders back to Audius, Raydium and Helium
17.8.2021
New partnerships, exchange listings and network expansion are the primary factors pushing AUDIO, RAY and HNT price higher
Cryptocurrency derivatives market shows growth despite regulatory FUD
17.8.2021
The cryptocurrency derivatives market will continue to flourish in 2021 despite the regulatory crackdown on the sub-ecosystem
Polygon Enters Into Africa With Quidax. Quidax to Launch Self-Service Listing, Celebrates 3 Years
17.8.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Lagos – African-founded cryptocurrency exchange, Quidax is integrating with Polygon. Polygon is the first well-structured, easy-to-use platform for Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development. Quidax’s integration with Polygon is Polygon’s first in Africa...