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Vow Introduces the Next Step in the Evolution of Crypto-Based Currencies
Since the beginning of 2021, the cryptocurrency industry has experienced a marked surge in popularity, as institutions and individuals flock to the rapidly developing space in large numbers. Whilst the barrier to enter the space has significantly decreased since its birth a decade ago, there remain several sticking points which keep more widespread adoption difficult, […] дальше »
2021-7-13 16:00
Forex Shortages Force Nigerian Corporates to Turn to Parallel Market
Nigeria’s ongoing shortage of foreign exchange is forcing corporates and businesses to source this resource on the parallel market, a former official with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said. дальше »
2021-7-13 15:30
Indian Bank Blocks Use of RBI’s Remittance System for Crypto While Government Delays Bill
Major Indian bank ICICI has asked customers not to use the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s liberalised remittance scheme (LRS) for any crypto-related investments. ICICI, a leading private sector bank in India, has updated its retail outward remittance application to include cryptocurrency. дальше »
2021-7-13 14:00
Africa Will ‘One Day Have a Common Currency’ Says Secretary General of African Continental Free Trade Area
The secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) secretariat, Wamkele Mene, says Africa will “one day have a common currency” via a proposed “Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). дальше »
2021-7-13 12:30
UK Advertising Watchdog to Crack Down on ‘Misleading’ Crypto Ads
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the U. K. advertising watchdog, declared it would crack down on misleading ads promoting cryptocurrency investments. The organization will include cryptocurrency campaigns as a “red alert” priority in the financial marketing department. дальше »
2021-7-13 10:30
Fidelity’s Crypto Branch to Increase Staff by 70%, President Sees ‘More Interest in Ether’
According to Tom Jessop, president of Fidelity Digital Assets, the company is planning to increase staff by 70% because demand for cryptocurrencies continues to keep the firm busy. Fidelity Digital Assets, the subsidiary of the wealth management firm Fidelity Investments Inc. дальше »
2021-7-13 08:30
Grayscale Investments’ Diversified Cryptocurrency Fund Now an SEC Reporting Company
Grayscale Investments now has three SEC reporting funds, with the newest addition being the Digital Large Cap Fund. The company has also filed to make three other funds SEC reporting companies. Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest crypto asset manager, made two announcements Monday. дальше »
2021-7-13 02:30
Payments Provider Clear Junction Stops Processing Payments for Binance
On Monday, the global payments solutions provider Clear Junction announced it ceased processing transactions for Binance. The move by Clear Junction was brought on by the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) recent warning, according to a blog post written about the decision. дальше »
2021-7-13 00:35
Panther Protocol and StackOS Partner to Bring Privacy to DeFi and NFTs
PRESS RELEASE. Panther Protocol has joined forces with StackOS, a decentralized cloud protocol, to deliver privacy and data protection tools. As a meta-protocol focused on end-to-end privacy for any digital asset, Panther is of great interest to virtually all DeFi users looking to benefit from personal financial data protection and confidential cryptocurrency transactions. Panther zAssets […] дальше »
2021-7-13 00:00
Incoming Squeeze? Bitcoin Shorts on Bitfinex Spike, BTC Long Positions Tap Fresh New Highs
The entire market capitalization of all 10,800 cryptocurrencies in existence is down 2. 8% on Monday as bitcoin has lost over 2. 4% during the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, bitcoin shorts are rising again after bitcoin shorts tapped a two-year high on the derivatives exchange Bitfinex on June 25. дальше »
2021-7-13 23:00
Social NFT Project Nifty’s Raises $10M, Partners With Entertainment Giant Warner Bros
The Miami-based Nifty’s, Inc. announced the launch of the project’s website which aims to reveal a non-fungible token (NFT) social platform focused on gathering mainstream attention. The company has also revealed it raised $10 million in a seed round from well-known investors like A&T Capital, Polychain Capital, Ethereal Ventures, Liberty City Ventures, Dapper Labs, Topps, […] дальше »
2021-7-13 21:00
Baby Doge Sheds Over 40% This Week Despite NASCAR Debut and Animal Shelter Donation
The popular meme token baby doge has slid quite a bit in value even after the token’s image was plastered all over Brandonbilt Motorsports’ No. 68 Chevrolet Camaro at the NASCAR Xfinity Series in Atlanta this past weekend. дальше »
2021-7-13 19:00
California Man Arrested for Using Government’s Covid-19 PPP Loan to Buy Cryptocurrency and Tesla
The U. S. has arrested a man on criminal charges after he allegedly defrauded the government’s Covid-19 loan programs and used the money to buy cryptocurrency and Tesla. Using PPP Loan to Buy Cryptocurrency and Tesla The U. дальше »
2021-7-13 17:30
Blockchain ‘Immutability’ Dispute Sparked by Ethereum Request for Reorg Contract
Just recently, a software developer and “Solidity nerd” called Bunny Girl has sparked heated conversations within the cryptocurrency community over a smart contract that reveals a process called a “Request For Reorg contract (RFR). дальше »
2021-7-13 16:00
Nigeria’s June P2P Bitcoin Trade Volumes Surged Again Despite Central Bank’s Crypto Restrictions
Nigeria’s peer-to-peer bitcoin trade volumes went up to just under $38 million in June 2021, the latest data shows. This surge becomes only the second time Nigerian P2P traded volumes have breached the $35 million mark in 2021. дальше »
2021-7-13 13:00
Los Angeles Dodgers to Auction 2020 World Series Ring NFT via Candy Digital
After Major League Baseball (MLB) revealed a partnership with Candy Digital, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced it is auctioning a non-fungible token (NFT) World Series championship ring, a physical version, and a VIP first pitch experience. дальше »
2021-7-13 11:00
Capital International Buys Nearly 1 Million Shares of Bitcoin-Focused Microstrategy
Major asset management firm Capital International has gained exposure to bitcoin through investing in almost 1 million shares of Microstrategy which now holds more than 100K bitcoins. Capital International Investors (CII) informed the SEC in a filing dated July 12 that it has purchased shares of Microstrategy’s Class A common stock (MSTR). The filing states: […] дальше »
2021-7-12 03:00
SEC Charges 3 Individuals for Alleged Long Blockchain Insider Trading Scheme
The U. S. SEC charged three individuals that allegedly conducted insider trading related to the Long Blockchain company back in 2017. One of the individuals allegedly traded stocks ahead of the name change that gave the company a price boost. дальше »
2021-7-12 01:00
Darknet Update: Hydra Reigns, Monero Acceptance Climbs, Russian State Collusion Questioned
At the end of 2020, darknet markets (DNM) set new records as marketplaces like White House and the Russian-language DNM Hydra led the pack. A report published on May 25, shows Hydra saw a 624% year-over-year growth rate in three years, and researchers estimate roughly 75% of illicit DNM transactions stem from the Russian marketplace. […] дальше »
2021-7-12 23:00
Creator of Video Downloading Websites Sentenced to Prison in US — Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrency Seized
The U. S. has sentenced a creator of video streaming and downloading websites to prison for 12 months and one day. The feds also seized $3. 9 million from him, including more than $1 million in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2021-7-12 21:00
China Has Dispersed Over $40 Million of Digital Yuan in Red Envelopes, Report Reveals
China, which has arguably the most advanced digital currency project among leading nations, has so far handed out more than $40 million in red envelopes with digital yuan. The promotional campaign for the CBDC is currently focused on five major cities, taking into account their regional development priorities. дальше »
2021-7-12 19:30
The Bogdanoff Twins Claim They Participated in Helping Satoshi Nakamoto Build Bitcoin
Following the infamous meme that shows one of the Bogdanoff twins on the phone telling whales to initiate a crypto-market dump, the Bogdanoff brothers now claim they took part in inventing the leading cryptocurrency bitcoin with Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2021-7-12 18:00
Survey: Financial Sector Wants Ukraine’s CBDC to Facilitate Transactions in the Crypto Market
A survey conducted among financial professionals has indicated that the industry wants Ukraine’s future digital currency to be used as a tool in the crypto space. The financial sector also favors a blockchain design for the e-hryvnia that would allow peer-to-peer transfers and fuel e-commerce. дальше »
2021-7-11 16:30
Crypto.com Becomes Malta’s First Licensed Digital Currency Exchange to Offer Bank Transfers
The digital asset trading platform Crypto. com has announced the firm has become the first global cryptocurrency exchange to obtain an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). дальше »
2021-7-11 12:30
Parliament of West Africa Economic Block Cautions Against Use of Cryptocurrencies
The parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has joined the list of African organizations that have cautioned against the use of cryptocurrencies. In its warning to West Africa crypto users, the legislative body insists these digital assets are too volatile and as such “their use on the African continent is not […] дальше »
2021-7-11 09:30
Get Paid for Excrement: This Eco-Friendly Toilet Pays You in Digital Currency
An eco-friendly toilet that pays people in digital currency for using it has been installed at a university in South Korea. The toilet is connected to a laboratory that uses excrement to produce biogas, which is used as a source of energy at the university. дальше »
2021-7-11 06:30
US Senator Invests in Bitcoin and Ethereum via Grayscale
U. S. Senator Patrick Toomey has declared investments in Grayscale’s bitcoin and ethereum trusts. His declaration shortly followed one by fellow congressman, U. S. Representative Barry Moore, who declared that he had invested in dogecoin, ether, and cardano. дальше »
2021-7-11 04:30
Thailand Sees Rising Adoption of Cryptocurrencies as Means of Payment — Warns of Risks
Bank of Thailand says a growing number of companies are asking for payments in cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ether. The central bank reiterates its stance on crypto and warns of the risks of using them as a means of payment. дальше »
2021-7-11 02:30
Ukraine Uncovers Country’s Largest Illegal Mining Farm to Date
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has located a massive coin minting facility that was illegally connected to the power grid in Vinnytsia. Law enforcement officials claim it’s the largest underground crypto mining farm they have found so far. дальше »
2021-7-11 00:30
Stock-to-Flow Bitcoin Price Model Criticized as BTC Price Ratio Matches 2019 Statistics
During the last week, crypto enthusiasts and traders have been discussing the stock-to-flow (S2F) bitcoin price model created by the pseudonymous crypto analyst “Plan B.” Despite Plan B’s worst and best case scenario calls on June 20, a touch over a week later the analyst said the “next 6 months will be make or break […] дальше »
2021-7-11 22:30
NCLA Files Appeal Against the IRS — Law Firm Claims Tax Agency Unlawfully Seizes Crypto Data of Thousands
On Friday, the public interest law firm New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) filed an opening brief in the cryptocurrency case of James Harper v. Charles P. Rettig. The NCLA argues that Harper’s Fourth and Fifth Amendment constitutional rights were violated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). дальше »
2021-7-11 20:30
Bullish Cryptocurrency Exchange Prepares to Launch and Go Public on NYSE
Crypto startup Bullish has announced its plan to go public on the NYSE as it gets ready to launch a cryptocurrency exchange. The Bullish exchange aims to be a “revolutionary, regulated cryptocurrency exchange that offers deep, predictable liquidity for investors to generate yield from their digital assets. дальше »
2021-7-10 18:30
Man Who Accidentally Threw Away 7,500 Bitcoins on Hard Drive Has New Plan to Retrieve His BTC
The British man who accidentally threw away a computer with 7,500 bitcoins on its hard drive has come up with a new plan to retrieve his lost coins from the city landfill. “We estimate there are between 300,000 – 400,000 tons of waste to look through,” he said. Man on Mission to Retrieve 7,500 Lost […] дальше »
2021-7-10 16:30
Tiktok Bans Users From Promoting Cryptocurrencies
Tiktok has banned its users from promoting all financial products and services including those related to cryptocurrency. The company also prohibits ads relating to cryptocurrency. Tiktok Prohibits Users From Posting Content Promoting Cryptocurrencies Social media platform Tiktok has banned content promoting cryptocurrencies and related products and services. дальше »
2021-7-10 14:30
Riot Blockchain Bitcoin Production Jumps More Than 400% Year-on-Year Amidst Mining Exodus
Riot Blockchain, a Nasdaq-listed mining company, reported Thursday on its Bitcoin production last month. The company’s numbers jumped a little more than 400% year-on-year, as a result of the increase in mining power. дальше »
2021-7-10 12:30
Israel Begins Seizure of Bitcoin Donations Collected by Hamas
Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz has ordered the seizure of cryptocurrency funds raised by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas. His department has reportedly started taking control over digital wallets used by the terrorist group to collect crypto donations from abroad. дальше »
2021-7-10 11:00
China Opens Digital Yuan Whitelist for Ten Million Citizens
The Chinese government is taking its digital yuan test one step further. Now, 10 million users will be able to test and use the currency after applying to join a whitelist in selected state banks. This new phase of the test aims to detect possible problems in a more broad testing environment. China is preparing […] дальше »
2021-7-10 09:00
Apple Cofounder Steve Wozniak Says Bitcoin Is a ‘Mathematical Miracle’
Presenting at the Talent Land Jalisco 2021, Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak called bitcoin an “amazing mathematical miracle. ” Wozniak said he’s not a bitcoin investor per se, but “believes in it for the future. дальше »
2021-7-10 07:00
Playboy Collaborates With Superrare Launching the Miami Beach NFT Collection
The publicly listed and iconic lifestyle company Playboy has announced the entertainment firm has collaborated with the non-fungible token (NFT) digital art marketplace Superrare. The Playboy NFTs expand upon an exhibit showcased to thousands of visitors at the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami. дальше »
2021-7-10 05:00
Africa Fintech Start-up Growth: Nigeria Dominates in ‘Big Three’ Markets
According to the findings of the latest study by Disrupt Africa, the number of fintech start-ups based on the African continent grew to 576 in 2021. This figure represents a 17. 3% jump from the 491 start-ups that were operating on the continent in 2019. дальше »
2021-7-10 03:00
Majority of Salvadorans Skeptical of BTC as Currency, Poll Finds
President Nayib Bukele’s adoption of cryptocurrency as legal tender in his country is not being met with deep understanding by most of his fellow Salvadorans, a new survey suggests. Almost half of the respondents admitted they knew nothing about Bitcoin, while two-thirds aren’t ready to be paid in crypto. дальше »
2021-7-10 01:00
AscendEX Launches Hummingbot Rebate Campaign
PRESS RELEASE. AscendEX, a global cryptocurrency financial platform with a comprehensive product suite, is excited to launch the Hummingbot Rebate Campaign to reward users for trading on AscendEX using the Hummingbot Liquidity Mining Portal. дальше »
2021-7-10 00:00
123-Year-Old Hydroelectric Plant Sees New Life Mining Bitcoin — Revenue 3x Higher Than Selling to the Grid
On Thursday local reports from Mechanicville, the city located in Saratoga County, New York, say that an old hydroelectric plant constructed back in 1897 was almost dismantled, but today the plant is mining bitcoins. дальше »
2021-7-9 23:00
As BTC and ETH Pursue Multilayer Schemes, Elon Musk Says ‘There’s Merit to Doge Maximizing the Base Layer’
The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, is a fan of base layers when it comes to blockchain technology and on Friday, Musk explained there’s “merit” to the Dogecoin chain “minimizing transaction cost. дальше »
2021-7-9 21:30
US Sentences Crypto Fraudster to 15 Years in Prison After Duping Thousands of Investors
A Swedish man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in the U. S. for an investment fraud scheme involving cryptocurrency, including bitcoin. He defrauded thousands of victims of more than $16 million. дальше »
2021-7-9 20:00
Jack Dorsey’s Square Building Bitcoin Hardware Wallet to Make Crypto Custody More Mainstream
Jack Dorsey’s payments company, Square Inc. , has confirmed that it is building a bitcoin hardware wallet and service with the aim to “make bitcoin custody more mainstream. ” Square’s Bitcoin Hardware Wallet in the Works Square Inc. дальше »
2021-7-9 18:30
After Barclays, Santander Bank Blocks Payments to Binance in UK Citing Customer Protection
Santander Bank in the U. K. has become the latest high street bank in the country to block fund transfers to cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Recently, Barclays and Natwest banks reportedly made a similar move. дальше »
2021-7-9 17:00
93K Users Scammed Into Buying Fake Cryptocurrency Mining Apps
Thousands of users were scammed into buying fake Android cryptocurrency mining apps, according to a California-based security firm. These apps are advertised as a way of earning money via mining cryptocurrencies, but in actuality they don’t perform any function. дальше »
2021-7-9 15:30
Ethereum’s London Hard Fork Scheduled to Commence on August 4
The highly anticipated Ethereum hard fork is expected to launch on August 4 at block height 12,965,000 according to Ethereum core developers. The London hard fork will add five Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) that aim to enhance the blockchain. дальше »
2021-7-9 14:00
Using Decentralized Digital IDs and Blockchain to Help Millions in Africa Get Identified
With over 1. 3 billion inhabitants, Africa accounts for over 16% of the world’s population. However, the continent still falls short when it comes to providing its residents with legitimate or government-issued identification documents. дальше »