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Iran to Shut Down Licensed Crypto Miners in Peak Hours of Power Consumption
23.5.2021
Citing a need to maintain a stable electricity supply for other users, Iran will be pulling the plug on cryptocurrency mining farms whenever power consumption peaks. The measure intended to deal with shortages will target licensed facilities despite the government admitting that illegal crypto...
China’s Absolute Control Over Digital Yuan Will Boost Demand for Cryptocurrencies, Says Analyst
22.5.2021
China’s push for the digital yuan will boost demand for cryptocurrencies, according to an analyst at BK Asset Management, citing that the Chinese government wants “absolute power” over the wealth and income of its citizens. Digital Yuan Push Could Raise Demand for Crypto Boris...
Kenyan Regulator Commends Its Regulatory Sandbox— Says the Test Phase Enables It to Have Interactions With Innovators
21.5.2021
According to a new report published by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya, the country’s regulatory sandbox has now received 24 applications, queries, and proposals since March 2019. From this total, only seven firms have been admitted into the sandbox, and “a few more (are...
Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Prototype by End of Year
21.5.2021
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is preparing to release a digital prototype of the national fiat towards the end of 2021, a high-ranking official has confirmed. Transfers between private individuals will be free of charge with the digital ruble, which is going to have legal tender status on...
US Lawmaker Pushes for Safe Harbor Legislation to Protect Crypto Investors With Forked Coins
20.5.2021
US Congressman Tom Emmer is pushing for safe harbor legislation to protect taxpayers with forked coins. A bill entitled “Safe Harbor for Taxpayers with Forked Assets Act of 2021” has been introduced to prohibit “penalties against taxpayers attempting to report certain gains...
Report: Over 100,000 African Youths Have Participated in Binance’s Crypto Education Initiative
20.5.2021
According to reports, over 100,000 African youths have taken part in Binance’s crypto and blockchain education barely a year after the learning program was launched. Dubbed the Binance Masterclass, the education initiative is aimed at equipping newcomers with basic knowledge about...
Elon Musk Invented Bitcoin, if You Ask Half of Australians Polled by Finder
20.5.2021
Australians have been learning more and more about cryptocurrencies but it turns out some myths and misconceptions are still widespread among the general public Down Under. As a most stunning example, over half of the participants in a new poll by Finder believe Elon Musk invented the first crypto...
Election Candidates in Russia to Disclose Crypto Investments, New Bill Suggests
20.5.2021
A new bill obliging candidates running for election in Russia to declare their spending on digital assets has hit the floor of the State Duma. According to the draft, Russian politicians will be required to disclose details about every crypto purchase they and their families make, if the total...
New OCC head requests review of cryptocurrency rules
19.5.2021
The new head of the OCC thinks that the authority’s crypto rulemaking under Brian Brooks was not done in full coordination with all stakeholders
BlockFi mistakenly credits users with too much Bitcoin in promo payout
19.5.2021
Just under 100 BlockFi users are reported to be affected, with some allegedly receiving as many as 700 Bitcoin due to a mishandled promotional offer
New bill would require candidates in Russian elections to declare crypto
19.5.2021
The bill must still go through two readings in the Duma before going to the Federation Council
More than half of Australians think Elon Musk invented Bitcoin: Survey
19.5.2021
Over 40% of respondents were unaware that Bitcoin had a limited supply
Celo rallies 50% as excitement builds for the upcoming 'Donut' hardfork
19.5.2021
CELO price gained 50% ahead of the network’s May 19 'Donut’ hardfork which will help increase interoperability and lower gas fees
There are now 6,710 Cardano millionaires following latest ADA surge
18.5.2021
The number of Cardano millionaires has gone up 1,2341.34% this year, according to Coin Metrics data
Altcoins notch double-digit gains even as Bitcoin price falls to $42,500
18.5.2021
Altcoins took the reins and galloped higher while bulls appear to be losing the battle to hold Bitcoin price above $43,000
‘Long Bitcoin’ chosen as most crowded trade in latest BofA survey
18.5.2021
Bank of America noted that trades identified as "crowded" have historically been associated with incoming market tops
MicroStrategy buys the dip, acquires $10M in Bitcoin
18.5.2021
CEO Michael Saylor has used the latest price correction as an opportunity to load up on more BTC
Swiss Sygnum bank to offer custody for Internet Computer token
18.5.2021
Major Swiss crypto bank Sygnum is planning to launch options trading for the ICP token at a later date
Mecum Auctions Now Accepts Digital Currency Payments for Collector Cars
18.5.2021
The popular collector car auction company Mecum Auctions has announced the company is now accepting crypto assets for payments. The company says that the new payment acceptance allows the auction firm to “attract new customers and sales.” Collector Car Auctions Giant Plans to Start...
Breakneck speed of crypto adoption could result in whiplash, warns wallet exec
18.5.2021
Crypto adoption is booming in 2021, but how long can the celebrity-fuelled hype train last?