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U.S Secret Service Seizes $102 Million Of Crypto Assets Linked To Criminals
In a crackdown against illicit transactions of digital assets linked to cybercrimes, the U. S. Secret Service has seized more than $102 million worth of digital assets, reported CNBC. Per the stats provided by the security agency, the seized crypto wealth is recovered from 254 cases targeted since 2015. дальше »
2022-4-20 00:00
Bitcoin Hashrate Plateaus After Slow And Steady Climb
Data shows the Bitcoin mining hashrate seems to have hit a plateau since the beginning of March, after observing a steady rise for many months. Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Has Mostly Moved Sideways In The Past Month According to the latest weekly report from Arcane Research, the BTC hashrate has broken its upwards movement and has […] дальше »
2022-4-20 22:00
Brazil’s Crypto Pro Regulation Bill Heading For Key Vote
The Brazilian crypto market has seen a lot of growth in recent months, and it looks like an ambitious private member’s bill could help regulate this booming business by the end of this June. MP’s will be voting next week Tuesday for whether or not they want to pass regulations that would provide more security […] дальше »
2022-4-19 11:00
Singapore’s Ride-hailing App Turns to Request Finance to Expand its Crypto Payments Offering
Ryde, the ride-sharing app, is ramping up its crypto payments capability with Request Finance, allowing it to expand the options for its users to top up their in-app Ryde wallets. Besides, it is also launching an NFT project. дальше »
2022-4-19 09:42
WonderFi To Buy Second Canadian Crypto Exchange For $38 Million
WonderFi Technologies, based in Vancouver, has sealed an agreement to purchase another licensed Canadian cryptocurrency platform, less than a month after completing its takeover of Bitbuy Technologies. дальше »
2022-4-19 08:54
Could Musk Fix This? Blue Checked NFT Scams Swamp Twitter
The crypto and NFT side of Twitter are flooding with scams. It only takes a few interactions to get your first “@Elonmusk_ started following you” notification. And if you ever reply to the tweet of a trader, dev, etc, then expect at least one of these fake bots asking you to ‘DM’ them. Most users […] дальше »
2022-4-19 07:02
Bitstamp Requires Its Users Provide Additional Info, To Align Itself With Regulators
Bitstamp cryptocurrency exchange moves forward to comply with regulations and requires its users to provide information about their original source of wealth. The company informed its users about the change in the exchange’s policy via emails sent on Wednesday and asked them to submit additional information on the trading platform. Related Reading | Iran’s Illegal […] дальше »
2022-4-19 07:00
Can Dogecoin Be The Currency Of The Internet? Robinhood CEO Says Yes
Dogecoin has long been a Robinhood favorite given that it was the digital asset that effectively made the trading app a prominent crypto trading platform. It has continued to do well in its decision to adopt trading of the meme coin on its platform and recently listed its rival Shiba Inu for trading. Robinhood’s support […] дальше »
2022-4-19 02:00
Why MetaMask Warned About A Feature That Could Put Your Funds At Risk
Via their official Twitter handle, popular crypto wallet provider MetaMask warned their users about functionality that could endanger their funds. Related to the wallet’s iCloud backup for an app’s data, if the users have a weak password, they become susceptible to bad actors. дальше »
2022-4-19 01:08
Amazon CEO: Not Close To Adding Crypto As Payment
On Thursday, Amazon CEO and Chief Executive Officer Andy Jessy added in an interview with CNBC that the world’s biggest e-commerce platform does not plan to add cryptocurrencies as a payment medium very soon. дальше »
2022-4-19 23:00
$240 Million In Crypto Futures Liquidates As Bitcoin Slips Below $39k
Data shows $240 million in crypto futures has been liquidated over the past day as Bitcoin has slipped below the $39k level. Crypto Futures Market Observes Almost $240 Million In Liquidations Over Last 24 Hours Today, the prices of Bitcoin and other coins have suffered another hit, and the result has been a large amount […] дальше »
2022-4-19 22:00
“Crypto Is Dead” Andre Cronje Says, Why Is He Asking For More Regulations
Crypto developer Andre Cronje popularized the motto “I test in prod”. He was involved in some of the most popular decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols in the space, such as Yearn Finance and Fantome. дальше »
2022-4-19 21:00
Vitalik Buterin Says Hostile Twitter Takeover Could Go Very Wrong
Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter, one of the largest and most influential social media platforms in the world, has been rocking the finance space recently. The billionaire who wants to take over the social media platform has made a very enticing offer for Twitter to be sold to him. However, he has also made […] дальше »
2022-4-19 20:00
An Interview with Coinhako’s CISO Pasi Koistinen
Recently, we caught up with the newly appointed Chief Information Security Officer of Coinhako, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform based out of Singapore. We decided to ask him a few questions about his latest role and his view on the crypto industry. дальше »
2022-4-19 14:47
From The Ground: The Bitcoin 2022 Conference In Tweets From The Protagonists
We’ve covered the Bitcoin 2022 conference from every possible angle. Except for this one. Our editor reported from the ground, and gave us a look at the art. We covered individual panels in-depth, like this one from Mr. дальше »
2022-4-19 13:32
New Tough Legal Restrictions On Aussie Cryptocurrency Influencers
As more people and businesses shift towards digital assets, the cryptocurrency space is gaining more popularity. The increasing number of new crypto enthusiasts is skyrocketing daily. More people and brands move into the industry with different purposes. дальше »
2022-4-19 01:00
Will Elon Musk Accept Cardano Founder’s Offer To Build Decentralized Twitter?
Charles Hoskinson, Cardano’s founder and chief executive of Input-Output Global, said he is keen in assisting Elon Musk in building a decentralized social media platform from the ground up — if Musk’s Twitter bid fails. дальше »
2022-4-16 15:08
I Went To The 1st-Ever “Bitcoin Night” In Buenos Aires. Here’s What I Found
Disclaimer: The following op-ed represents the views of the author, and may not necessarily reflect the views of Bitcoinist. Bitcoinist is an advocate of creative and financial freedom alike. I had been looking for a way to connect with the Buenos Aires bitcoin community. дальше »
2022-4-16 13:49
Russia To Legalize Crypto Payments, But Proposal Causes Internal Concerns
Per a report from local news outlet Kommersant, the Russian Ministry of Finance has completed a bill addressing crypto payments in the country. The document was obtained by the local news website and confirmed by two different sources. дальше »
2022-4-16 01:00
NFL’s First Crypto Partnership: Dallas Cowboys Partners With Blockchain.com
The Dallas Cowboys strike the first crypto deal in NFL history with Blockchain. com, becoming the team’s “exclusive digital asset partner. ” Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys owner, and Peter Smith, the CEO, and Co-founder of Blockchain. дальше »
2022-4-16 00:00
Messaging App LINE Launches NFT Marketplace In Japan
Popular messaging app LINE has launched a non-fungible token marketplace called “LINE NFT,” only available for users in Japan. Messaging App Line Releases New NFT Marketplace In Japan As per an announcement on the company’s website, the non-fungible token marketplace is now up with around 40,000 digital collectibles to grab for users. LINE is a […] дальше »
2022-4-16 22:00
How Archie Comics Will Enter The Crypto Space, Will Launch Collection With Palm NFT Studio
The next chapter of the popular comic book series “Archie” will be powered by crypto and its underlying blockchain technology. Per a press release, Archie Comics partnered with Palm NFT Studio to launch the “biggest writer’s room on the blockchain”. дальше »
2022-4-16 21:00
Former Safemoon Marketing Chief Accused Of Running $12 Million Crypto Scam
As the bitcoin market matures and digital assets generate interest, widespread pump and dump tactics proliferate. One example is Safemoon. In such schemes, well-known individuals utilize their prominence to promote a cryptocurrency and so boost its price, while simultaneously planning a big sell-off of their remaining supply of the coin at the “inflated” price. Ben Phillips, […] дальше »
2022-4-16 16:20
U.S. Links North Korean Hacker Lazarus To $622 Million Axie Infinity Exploit
The Federal Bureau of Investigation connected North Korean hackers to a theft of bitcoin worth more than $600 million from a service associated with the popular crypto play-to-earn game Axie Infinity on Thursday. дальше »
2022-4-16 14:48
MappedSwap: The Decentralized, Onchain Cross-margin Trading Swap That Makes DeFi Accessible To All
The Decentralized Finance niche has gained much traction in the last few years and has evolved rapidly. However, some inherent issues persist that make it inaccessible to the ordinary person. The presence of dApps with complex UI scares potential users away and the problem of low liquidity experienced by most decentralized exchanges discourages investors from […] дальше »
2022-4-16 12:19
To Test The Lightning Network, CNBC Sent BTC To A Ukranian In Poland. The Result?
Mainstream media, CNBC to be exact, experienced the power of Lightning. The article’s snatchy title says it all, “We sent bitcoin from Miami to a Ukrainian in Poland who withdrew it as cash, all in less than three minutes. дальше »
2022-4-15 08:09
The Gaming Industry Should Respect NFTs, but Also Respect Its Audience
Gaming NFTs have certainly gotten a bad rap lately. When a game publicly implements NFT and tokens under the “play to earn model,” it has the potential for severe blowback from what is an otherwise ardent and loyal audience, an audience that deserves to be rewarded fairly. дальше »
2022-4-15 05:29
Why Wikipedia Editors Aren’t Too Keen On Crypto Donations?
A proposal made by the Wikipedia administrator opted for a vote to know if Wikimedia Foundation would still want to receive cryptocurrency donations. The answer to which was a reverberant no. This particular debate over the mentioned proposal has been going on since January and the vote was concluded with around 400 participants. The common […] дальше »
2022-4-15 04:00
Is The Ethereum Merge About To Have A Confirmed Delay?
The Ethereum Merge is the upcoming transition from proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake system and the Merge is the most important part of the ETH 2. 0 upgrade. The upgrade is concerned with the transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake consensus. дальше »
2022-4-15 04:00
Timing A Dollar (DXY) Trend Reversal And Its Impact On Bitcoin
The DXY Dollar Currency Index is above the 100 level for the first time since the pandemic struck and lax monetary policy sent Bitcoin — and inflation rates — soaring. When or will the trend weaken, and what might continued strength or sudden reversal mean for Bitcoin and the rest of crypto? Fed Rate Hike […] дальше »
2022-4-15 02:56
Data: Bitcoin Whales Are Increasingly Preferring OTC Deals Over Exchanges
Data shows the Bitcoin fund flow ratio has been going down in the last couple of years, suggesting that whales have started to prefer selling through OTC deals over centralized exchanges. Bitcoin Fund Flow Ratio Reaches Lowest Level Since 2015 As explained by an analyst in a CryptoQuant post, BTC whales seem to have increasingly […] дальше »
2022-4-15 22:00
CoinSwitch Kuber And WazirX Temporarily Block INR Deposits
CoinSwitch Kuber and WazirX, the two leading Indian crypto exchanges have currently disabled rupee deposits for the purchase of cryptocurrencies using the United Payments Interface (UPI). Among constant regulatory concerns in India, this particular news has brought fresh worry for Indian crypto investors. дальше »
2022-4-14 04:00
Crypto Firm MoonPay Receive Investments From Justin Beiber, Bruce Willis and Maria Sharapova Among Others
Crypto payment platform MoonPay recently announced that it raised $87 million from about 60 A-list celebrities. The investors include singers like Justin Beiber and Snoop Dogg, tennis player Maria Sharapova and actors such as Bruce Willis, Ashton Kutcher, and Gwyneth Paltrow. дальше »
2022-4-14 04:00
Percentage Of ADA Supply Held By Large Holders Rises To Two-Year High
ADA has always been a holder’s token. The network boasts one of the highest percentages of its circulating supply that is currently staked by investors. These investors usually believe that the best way to make a profit is to stake and earn tokens while simultaneously helping secure the network. This is what has led to […] дальше »
2022-4-14 02:00
Data Shows Bitcoin Selling On Binance Has Been Weakening Recently
On-chain data shows Bitcoin selling on the crypto exchange Binance has started to weaken in recent weeks as outflows have shot up. Binance Has Observed Negative Bitcoin Netflows Recently As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant post, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, Binance, has seen a decline in BTC dumping […] дальше »
2022-4-14 22:00
DeFi For Everyone, How This GK8 Integration With MetaMask Will Give Access To Institutions
Leading self-managed digital asset custody platform GK8 integrated with MetaMask to provide institutional investors with access to decentralized finances (DeFi). These investors will be able to access a variety of features and combine GK8’s benefits without the tradeoffs of a regular DeFi connection. дальше »
2022-4-14 21:00
Robinhood Adds SHIB, SOL, COMP, And MATIC To Crypto Trading
American financial service company Robinhood lists four new cryptocurrencies on its trading platform. These include dog-themed Shiba Inu coin (SHIB), Ethereum killer Solana (SOL), finance token Compound (COMP), and Polygon (MATIC). дальше »
2022-4-14 20:33
Ethereum Whales Increase Shiba Inu Holdings Following Robinhood Listing
The Shiba Inu listing on Robinhood has been one that has been in the works for a while. Although the trading platform had not said much regarding listing the meme coin, it was quite apparent that something would eventually give seeing the massive support that poured out for the listing on social media. Recently, Robinhood […] дальше »
2022-4-14 20:00
How Onliners Metaverse is Set To Build A Unified Powerful Online Community
With tech giants gearing up to pioneer the metaverse, onlookers have argued that conflicting priorities will result in a fragmented collection of 3D realms without interoperability thereby creating a metaverse mess. дальше »
2022-4-13 11:09
MappedSwap, an on-chain Cross-Margin Swapping Exchange on Eurus, is Giving Away $800,000 of MST in April
MappedSwap Protocol, a leading decentralized, on-chain margin swap exchange on the high-performance Eurus blockchain, will be distributing more than $800,000 worth of MST in a month-long campaign from April 13, 2022. дальше »
2022-4-13 10:49
Astronaut Launches 1st NFT, Raises $500K To Help Ukraine Fight Russia
A former NASA astronaut who spent nearly a year on the International Space Station is the latest public figure to release non-fungible tokens. Scott Kelly is launching his first NFT compilation, “Dreams Out of This World,” today, on International Day of Human Space Flight, to benefit Ukraine’s humanitarian efforts in the face of Russia’s war. […] дальше »
2022-4-13 10:21
Ethereum Devs Launch Their First Mainnet “Shadow Fork” Ahead Of Merge
The Ethereum Foundation continues to edge closer to the transition to the proof-of-stake (PoS) model. On Monday, Ethereum’s first mainnet Shadow Fork went live. The purpose behind this is to primarily conduct a stress test on the existing assumptions about the testnets, and mainnets to understand how seamless the shift to a PoS consensus will […] дальше »
2022-4-13 08:00
Ethereum Developer Gets 5 Years In Prison For Teaching North Korea Skirt Sanctions Using Crypto
An Ethereum engineer who gave a lecture on how to use blockchain technology in North Korea was sentenced to 63 months in prison on Tuesday. Cryptocurrency expert Virgil Griffith will pay a $100,000 fine for assisting North Koreans in evading US sanctions through the use of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2022-4-13 07:23
Ariana Grande’s Fundraiser PledgeCrypto To Facilitate Crypto Donations On The Platform
Fundraising platform Pledge has now launched ‘PledgeCrypto’ which has now enabled non-profits to take crypto donations in over 130 prominent cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether are among the cryptocurrencies through which crypto donations can be accepted and instantly converted into fiat currencies. дальше »
2022-4-13 04:00
Ariana Grande’s Fundraiser PledgeCrypto To Faciltate Crypto Donations On The Platform
Fundraising platform Pledge has now launched ‘PledgeCrypto’ which has now enabled non-profits to take crypto donations in over 130 prominent cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether are among the cryptocurrencies through which crypto donations can be accepted and instantly converted into fiat currencies. дальше »
2022-4-13 04:00
Why Crypto Is A Lifeline For Sex Workers Banned By Banks
Crypto ecosystems provide tools and functionalities that collide perfectly with the chaotic world of sex workers. Banks, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Square, Circle, Cashapp, Venmo, and many platforms have contributed to pulling the rug under adult content creators multiple times, to a point in which there is no safe way left for them to get paid […] дальше »
2022-4-13 02:59
How These NFT Projects Drained 40K ETH From Their Communities
According to an investigation from Rug Pull Finder, a group of NFT projects managed to take over 40,000 in Ethereum (ETH) or $120 million from their communities. The anonymous investigators believe the groups have been using one strategy across different platforms and projects to attract users and steal their funds. дальше »
2022-4-13 01:00
Bitcoin 2022 Recap, GA Day 2. Morning: Booth, Pysh, Carter, Back, van Wirdum & More
The last day of the Bitcoin 2022 conference was sort of a letdown. The big-name speakers didn’t deliver, the announcements were mild and there was no El Salvador moment. That was in the afternoon, though. дальше »
2022-4-13 23:12
Mastercard Files 15 Metaverse And NFT Trademark Applications – A ‘Priceless’ Move?
A prominent financial services institution has jumped on the cryptocurrency trademark bandwagon, filing fresh trademark rights for virtual worlds, nonfungible tokens, and more. Mastercard has filed 15 trademark applications for its brand name, the tagline “Priceless,” and its circles logo, all of which allude to metaverse and NFT objectives. This is a significant step for […] дальше »