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Microstrategy lost $146M to Bitcoin impairment charges in Q4 2021
2.2.2022
MicroStrategy currently holds a total of 125,051 BTC acquired for $3.78 billion at an average price of $30,200 per Bitcoin
El Salvador relaunches Chivo wallet, plans to deploy 1,500 Bitcoin ATMs
2.2.2022
Seeking a permanent solution for over 4 million BTC users, the government of El Salvador focuses on Chivo wallet’s stability and uptime, scalability and social impact
Blockchain Software Firm Consensys Acquires Mycrypto Ethereum Wallet
1.2.2022
On February 1, the blockchain infrastructure firm Consensys has revealed it has acquired the Ethereum-based wallet Mycrypto and plans to merge the wallet into Metamask. The price Consensys paid for Mycrypto was not disclosed but the announcement notes that the acquisition will “further...
$3.6 Billion in Bitcoin From the 2016 Bitfinex Hack Consolidates Into a Single Address
1.2.2022
$3.6 billion or 94,643.29 bitcoin stemming from the 2016 Bitfinex hack was moved and consolidated into a single wallet following 23 transfers. At the time of writing, the $3.6 billion in bitcoin remains idle and the trading platform Bitfinex says it “continues to work globally with...
ConsenSys acquires MyCrypto to 'improve the security' of its products
1.2.2022
MyCrypto and MetaMask will be combining technology and teams to build the ideal wallet. The terms of the deal were not disclosed
Crypto Asset Manager Wisdomtree Reveals ‘Direct-to-Retail’ Digital Wallet
1.2.2022
The crypto asset and exchange-traded fund (ETF) manager Wisdomtree has revealed the company is launching a new digital wallet called Wisdomtree Prime, which will allow users to hold crypto assets, blockchain-enabled funds, tokenized versions of commodities like gold, and access to stocks or bonds...
Binance Announces SAFU Fund Has Reached $1 Billion
1.2.2022
Binance has announced one of its trademark features, the SAFU fund, has reached a milestone in its development. The SAFU fund, an acronym that stands for “Secure Asset Fund for Users,” has reached the amount of one billion dollars, securing the funds of users in case of a hacking...
Solana’s Phantom Raises $109 Million in a Series B Fundraise Obtaining Unicorn Status
1.2.2022
On Monday, the team behind the Solana Web3 wallet platform Phantom announced it had raised $109 million in a Series B fundraise. The crypto company is now a Unicorn with a post valuation of $1.2 billion in value. Solana Web3 Wallet Phantom Raises $109 Million The Phantom wallet team has raised $109...
Solana ecosystem wallet Phantom raises $109M
31.1.2022
Phantom, the cross-platform Solana wallet built for DeFi and NFTs, achieved unicorn status after attaining a $1.2 billion valuation
Trezor Ditches a Controversial KYC Feature, Plans Features to 'Cut Off Regulatory Overreach'
31.1.2022
Major hardware wallet maker Trezor promised to remove the recently added and controversial know-your-customer (KYC) feature, known as Address Ownership Proof Protocol (AOPP) -- and said it planned new features meant to "cut off regulatory overreach at the source."...
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Ex-FinCEN Officials Urge Calm After US Treasury’s 'Unhosted Wallet' Regulation Proposal Returns
31.1.2022
American crypto users could face new scrutiny, as much-derided Treasury Department proposals to regulate the industry have resurfaced for the first time since 2020 – but experts have warned observers not to panic....
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Pop Star Justin Bieber Buys Bored Ape NFT for $1.29 Million, Pays More Than 300% Above Floor
30.1.2022
The Canadian singer Justin Bieber has purchased a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) for 500 ethereum or $1.29 million at the time of settlement. Bieber has a significant collection of NFTs and his wallet holds 340.43 ether worth $879K. Justin Bieber Spends $1.29 Million...
IMF Tells El Salvador: Costs of Making Bitcoin Legal Tender Exceed Potential Benefits
30.1.2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has told El Salvador that the costs of implementing the country’s Bitcoin law, which makes the cryptocurrency legal tender, exceed the potential benefits. The IMF has also urged El Salvador to dissolve the “Fidebitcoin” trust fund and start...
Meta goes Brazil to trademark Bitcoin and crypto services
29.1.2022
Meta published the application for registration on Jan. 25 and is currently awaiting opposition prior to INPI approval
Trezor removes controversial address verification protocol, other wallets follow suit
28.1.2022
One week after introducing the Address Ownership Proof Protocol, or AOPP, the hardware wallet company backtracked on its decision due to customer privacy concerns
Apple's Metaverse, Crypto Lobbying, WisdomTree's Wallet, USD 80M DeFi Hack + More News
28.1.2022
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This proof of concept NFT can swipe unsuspecting users' IP addresses
27.1.2022
Turns out that some NFTs might be building collections of their own. Their target? Your private data
Romania, Latvia Mull Changes To Crypto Regulations, Taxes
27.1.2022
Romania and Latvia are among the latest European countries to launch analytical work on updating their respective regulations for the cryptoasset and blockchain industry. In Romania's case, this could potentially mean increasing national taxes on crypto-related operations and transactions....
Etherscan Launches Messaging Platform on Ethereum: Blockscan Chat
26.1.2022
The creators of Etherscan, a popular block explorer and analytics platform for Ethereum (ETH), have unveiled the launch of the Beta version of an Ethereum-based "wallet-to-wallet" instant messaging service called Blockscan Chat.
"Blockscan Chat is a messaging platform for users to simply...
Engineer hacks Trezor wallet, recovers $2M in 'lost' crypto
26.1.2022
Hacker helps Trezor One owner who forgot his wallet passcode and seed phrase to recover cryptocurrency funds valued over $2 million