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Blockchains need an interoperable standard to evolve, say crypto execs
17.4.2023
Blockchains without interoperability are like computers without an internet connection — incapable of transferring data and value, a Chainlink Labs executive says
Blockchain Association files further FOIA requests over banking closures
17.4.2023
The crypto advocacy group wants clarity on recent regulatory action against digital asset-friendly banks
Rep. Davidson to introduce legislation to fire SEC boss Gensler for crypto overreach
17.4.2023
A U.S. Representative has declared he will introduce legislation to have SEC boss Gary Gensler removed from his role
Police in Kosovo Seize Crypto Mining Rigs From Serbs
16.4.2023
Kosovo police have seized dozens of crypto mining devices from residents of a majority Serb region in the north of the country. Authorities in Pristina and Belgrade exchanged accusations over the move, which has the potential to raise tensions in the ethnically divided, partially recognized Balkan...
X-Ai Corp, Worst or Best Crypto to Buy Now? XAIC Pumps 2,000% as Elon Musk Starts AI Project
16.4.2023
A new coin on PancakeSwap named after Elon Musk's upcoming company, X-Ai Corp (XAIC), has spiked over 2,000% at one point on PancakeSwap - likely a pump and dump scam meant to piggyback on the AI crypto project trend. Here's why we don't recommend buying XAIC....
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With Close to 10 Billion Stablecoins Redeemed, BUSD’s Supply Drops to Lowest Level Since April 2021
16.4.2023
Statistics recorded on April 15, 2023, show that the number of coins in circulation for the stablecoin BUSD dropped below the 7 billion range to 6.68 billion, marking the lowest number of BUSD in circulation since April 2021. Furthermore, data indicates that the supply of BUSD has shrunk by 19.8%...
Shapella Upgrade Hits, Economist Predicts Biggest Crash ‘in Your Lifetime,’ US Bank Lending Plummets — Week in Review
16.4.2023
In crypto news this week, the Ethereum network’s long awaited Shapella upgrade took effect, unlocking staked ether. In the broader financial world, economist Harry Dent has predicted a massive crash to hit by mid-June, bank lending plummeted by a record $105 billion in two weeks, and...
Do Kwon’s Terraform Sent $7 Million to Law Firm Before Collapse, Report Unveils
16.4.2023
Prosecutors investigating failed blockchain firm Terraform Labs have found out that its Singapore office sent millions of U.S. dollars to lawyers just before the crash of its cryptocurrencies. According to Korean media, the transfers suggest that co-founder Do Kwon was aware of the imminent...
G20 Finance Chiefs Agree Global Policy Responses to Crypto Are Required
16.4.2023
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have agreed that crypto regulation cannot be confined to one part of the world, said India’s finance minister. “Any action on crypto assets will have to be global,” she stressed, adding that the G20 finance chiefs’...
Eco-Friendly Crypto Startup Chia Network Pursues US IPO with Confidential Filing – Here's the Latest
15.4.2023
Blockchain and smart-contract platform Chia Network has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission, moving a step closer to a US initial public offering.
In a Friday press release, the crypto startup revealed that it has submitted a draft...
Liquid Staking Protocols See Increase in Monthly ETH Deposits Despite Withdrawals Post-Shapella Hard Fork
15.4.2023
Following the Shapella hard fork on April 12, 2023, approximately 332,368 ether, valued at around $699 million, has been withdrawn. Despite these withdrawals, liquid staking protocols like Lido, Rocketpool, and others have experienced an increase in ether deposits over the last 30 days. Since March...
Fight between crypto and governments “just getting started”, says ShapeShift CEO
15.4.2023
The crypto industry needs to prepare for increasing government pressure as it ramps up its challenge to the State monopoly over money, says ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Remains Above $2,100 to Start the Weekend
15.4.2023
Ethereum remained above $2,100 to start the weekend, despite crypto markets moving into consolidation. Following this week’s gains, traders have seemingly started to secure gains, with the global market cap down by 0.52% as of writing this. Bitcoin has fallen below yesterday’s peak...
True Consumer Protection in Crypto Lies Between Centralization and Decentralization
15.4.2023
Chia Network Files for IPO With the SEC, Eyes Public Listing
15.4.2023
On Friday, Chia Network Inc. announced that it had submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requesting an initial public offering (IPO). The blockchain network company, founded by Bittorrent creator Bram Cohen, will initiate the...
Position Obliteration, FTX Reboot, Funds Freeze and 20 Crypto Jokes
15.4.2023
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Zebedee Partnership With Bitnob Sees African Gamers Rewarded With BTC
15.4.2023
African users of the bitcoin gaming and payments app Zebedee will now be rewarded in the form of satoshis when they play games or when they listen to podcasts. In addition to being able to convert their rewards into local currencies, African users of the Zebedee app can use it to make cross-border...
Crypto phishing attacks up by 40% in one year: Kaspersky
15.4.2023
Russian cybersecurity and anti-virus provider Kaspersky detected 5,040,520 crypto phishing attacks in the year as compared to 3,596,437 in 2021
Nigerian Crypto and Web3 Startup Lazerpay Shuts Down After Failing to ‘Close a Successful Funding Round’
15.4.2023
The Nigerian crypto and Web3 startup Lazerpay announced on April 13 that it will cease operations. Co-founder and CEO Njoku Emmanuel said the decision to cease operations was made after Lazerpay failed to successfully close a funding round. The CEO also said he is ready to listen to offers from...
Hong Kong’s Largest Virtual Bank Offers Crypto Conversion Services
15.4.2023
ZA Bank, Hong Kong’s biggest virtual-only lender, intends to expand its business into the region’s growing digital assets sector. The banking platform will offer crypto-to-fiat conversions and account services as the Chinese financial center is seeking to embrace the industry. ZA Bank to Provide...