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Prosecutor Seeks Thousands of Years of Prison for Missing CEO of Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex
Members of the team of the now defunct Turkish crypto exchange Thodex may receive thousands of years in prison, if the court backs the...
DAO regulation in Australia: Issues and solutions, Part 1
Lawmakers in Australia want to regulate decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). In this three-part series, Oleksii Konashevych...
Russia Will Not Try to Ban Home Crypto Mining, Finance Ministry Official Indicates
A high-ranking representative of the Ministry of Finance in Moscow sees no point in banning crypto mining in Russian households as it...
Recent Poll Suggests 21% of Americans Have Dabbled in Crypto
A recent poll conducted by NBC News indicates that one in five Americans has used cryptocurrencies by either investing or trading digital...
Defiance CEO ‘Completely Bullish on Bitcoin’ — Says It’s ‘a Good Time to Get in’
The head of Defiance ETFs says she is “completely bullish on bitcoin.” Noting that it is a “good time” to get...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Shares Dogecoin Video — Says It ‘Explains Everything’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared a dogecoin video on Twitter in a conversation about bitcoin mining on April 1. He says, “this video...
Shiba Inu Presents SHIB Metaverse With Over 100K Land Plots
Shiba Inu, the meme-coin project that mimicked dogecoin, has announced it is launching its own take on the metaverse. The project, called...
Axie Infinity hacked for $612M, OpenSea expands support to Solana, EU’s unhosted wallet regulations cause a stir: Hodler’s Digest, March 27-April 2
Coming every Saturday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst)...
Pudgy Penguins NFT Collection Looks to Next Chapter With $2.5M Sale
The collection of 8,888 digital penguins has been sold to LA-based entrepreneur Luca Netz in a 750 ETH deal. Source
Tracker Shows Close to 3,000 Crypto ATMs Were Installed in 2022’s First Quarter
During the last 12 months, there’s been an exponential number of cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs) installed as data...
DeFi Lender Inverse Finance Exploited for $15.6 Million
It is the third multi-million dollar crypto attack to make headlines in recent days Source
With Over 90% of BTC’s Supply Issued, Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Reaches a Lifetime High
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty increased this week on March 31, 2022, at block height 729,792 for the first time since February 17....
Vaneck Report Calculates Bitcoin Price Could Tap $4.8M if BTC Becomes the Global Reserve Currency
On Thursday, the investment firm Vaneck published a blog post that calculates how much gold or bitcoin would be worth if the two assets...
Bitcoin regains yearly open as trader says $50K next week ‘might be likely’
Bitcoin (BTC) consolidated above the 2022 yearly open on April 2 after a return to form briefly saw bulls reclaim $47,000. BTC/USD 1-hour...
Update: Mt. Gox 6,800 BTC not linked with ex-CEO’s plans to redistribute $6B
A recent whale alert misassociated an F2pool cold wallet with Bitcoin (BTC) exchange Mt. Gox, which transferred 6,800 BTC to an unknown...
Solana jumps past key selloff junction: SOL price eyes $150 in April
Solana (SOL) jumped past a critical resistance level that had limited its recovery attempts during the November 2021-March 2022 price...
India’s Crypto Trading Volume Plummets as New Tax Rules Enter Into Force
Crypto trading volumes in India have plummeted following the new tax law entering into force. The new rules impose a 30% flat tax on...
Record music streaming profits highlight how NFTs will empower content creators
The music sector hit record revenues at $25.9 billion in 2021, which amounts to an 18.5% growth from 2020, according to IFPI’s “Global...
Biggest Movers: Near Surges 22% on Saturday, as SOL, AXS Move Higher
NEAR has risen by over 20% during today’s session, pushing prices to their highest level since late January. AXS also rebounded on...
LeisurePay Announces Dual Listings on Bitmart and Probit Global
PRESS RELEASE. LeisurePay, a merchant payment solutions provider using blockchain technology and powered by the only wholly black-owned...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Climbs to $3,500 to Start the Weekend
ETH rose to its highest level since the start of January to begin the weekend, as prices rose following yesterday’s consolidation....
Study: 10% Growth in Crypto Market Cap Reduces Value of African Firms by 0.76%
A study undertaken by two assistant professors at American University in Cairo (AUC) has suggested that an increase of 10% in the crypto...
Sanctions Motivate Russia to Create Own Crypto Market Infrastructure, Finance Ministry Says
With sanctions cutting off Russia from global finances, Moscow’s motivation to establish a domestic market infrastructure for...
What the media is missing about decentralized autonomous organizations
The New York Times: “Reality Intrudes on a Utopian Crypto Vision.” Bloomberg: “The Next Crypto Bust May Be Spelled D-A-O.” The Guardian:...
The world has synchronized on Russian crypto sanctions
In her monthly Expert Take column, Selva Ozelli, an international tax attorney and CPA, covers the intersection between emerging...
Bitcoin network difficulty reaches all-time high as miners pursue 2M BTC
Just when the Bitcoin (BTC) miners helped release the 19th millionth BTC in circulation on Friday, the BTC network’s mining difficulty...
Bandai Namco Announces Gundam Themed Metaverse
Bandai Namco, a game developer and publishing company involved in the production of toys from several intellectual properties (IPs), has...
Moxy․io Introduces the ‘Play and Earn’ Concept Ahead of Moxy Club Pre-Launch
PRESS RELEASE. The Moxy.io team has built a team consisting of several veterans from the video game industry to take gaming to a whole new...
Indian Government Consulting With IMF, World Bank on Crypto Policy
India’s government is consulting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and Indian regulators in order to form...
US Senator Cruz Introduces Bill to Prevent Federal Reserve From Using Digital Currency as Surveillance Tool
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has introduced legislation to prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC)...
Just 2 million Bitcoin left: Bitcoin hits the 19 million milestone
The 19th millionth Bitcoin (BTC) was mined on Friday, a landmark occasion for the number one cryptocurrency. Nineteen million Bitcoin are...
Bitcoin recovers the $46K level, but several factors could prevent a stronger breakout
After dropping below $45,000 on March 31, Bitcoin (BTC) surprised investors with a quicker-than-expected recovery to the $46,500 level....
AVAX traders anticipate a new ATH even as Avalanche DApp use slows
Avalanche (AVAX) jumped 43.8% between March 14 and March 31 to a $97.50 daily close, which is the highest level since Jan. 5. This layer-1...
19 Million Bitcoin Have Been Mined Into Circulation, 2 Million Left to Be Found
On April 1, 2022, records show that 19 million bitcoin have been mined into circulation. With the max supply set at 21 million,...
Kenya Central Bank Governor: Low Smartphone Penetration Working Against Plan to Launch CBDC
According to Patrick Njoroge, the governor of the Kenyan central bank, the significant number of non-smartphones that are in use in Kenya...
Astar (ASTR) price doubles as the network prepares to add 15 new projects in April
Following the successful completion of its initial parachain auctions, the Polkadot (DOT) ecosystem has begun to gain traction with the...
Tezos Deploys Major ‘Tenderbake’ Upgrade
The proof-of-stake blockchain has changed its consensus algorithm in order to lower block times and improve performance. Source
ARTIC Brings the Decentralized Approach to Art Galleries and Exhibitions via Its Meta-Exhibitions
PRESS RELEASE. The ARTIC team is made up of highly skilled IT engineers, art consultants, designers, and various other professionals with...
NFT Marketplace Opensea to Add Credit Card, Apple Pay Support via Moonpay
According to the firm Moonpay, the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Opensea plans to accept credit card payments using the...
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Lower Volatility, Altcoins Outperform
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos rose on Friday as bullish sentiment returned. Altcoins such as AAVE and SOL took the lead, indicating a...
NFTs Take Hollywood: My Week at NFT LA
The star-studded week brought out the good and bad of NFT mania. But who was NFT LA for? Source
Ripple (XRP) price dropped 2% today: why did the XRP price drop?
Although this has been great for the majority of cryptocurrencies, it has not been the case for some coins like Ripple (XRP). It started...
Riot Blockchain Files To Sell Up to $500M of Stock in ATM Offering
Proceeds would be used for “general corporate purposes,” which may include investments in existing and future projects. Source
Bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain files prospectus for $500M stock sale
In a document filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday, Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Riot...
Price analysis 4/1: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, ADA, LUNA, AVAX, DOT, DOGE
Bitcoin (BTC) has clawed back much of the losses that took place in January and now the focus of traders shifts to April, which has...
Polygon Announces Zero-Knowledge Identity Platform for Web3
On March 29, Polygon, the layer two (L2) scaling solution that runs parallel with the Ethereum blockchain, has announced a new identity...
Bitcoin Holds Support Above $44K; Resistance at $48K-$51K
Bitcoin (BTC) upside momentum signals remain intact after a bounce off $44K support. The cryptocurrency faces resistance at $48K and $51K,...
Why is Celer (CELR) price rallying?
Celer price has been on the rise since March 13 and it has gained more than 96.8% over the last fourteen days. At the time of writing,...
Monetized Memes: Dank Bank Raises $4.2069M
The NFT platform plans to use the funds to acquire “legendary memes.” Source
Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Praises 'Bitcoin Maximalism' (Maybe)
The blockchain mastermind also took shots at Ethereum in a richly ambiguous April Fools’ post. Source
Biggest Movers: ZIL Jumps on Metapolis News, as AAVE Almost 15% Higher on Friday
ZIL was on the rise yet again to end the week, as prices are now trading almost 300% higher than on Monday. The increase in value comes as...
Does the Metaverse Need a Free Trade Agreement?
It’s seeking to be the centerpiece of Web 3, but a successful metaverse could run headfirst into some old-style protectionist barriers...
Mytopsporstbook: Metaverse Takeover – Companies Like Nike, Ralph Lauren and the NFL Leading the Way
PRESS RELEASE. March 2022 – MyTopSportsbooks.com publishes their METAVERSE article showing just how parallel this virtual universe...
Bitcoin fights for support as BTC price loses $46K yearly open
Bitcoin (BTC) showed signs of recovery from an overnight rout on April 1 after the Ides of March caught up with bulls at the last minute....
Twitch Co-Founder’s Gaming NFT Marketplace Raises $35M
Fractal is ramping up development with the help of big-name backers. Source
ApeCoin risks another massive selloff as APE drops 70% in two weeks — Here’s why
A euphoric price rally by ApeCoin (APE) seen in mid-March appears to be exhausted already thanks to the coin’s 70% drop in valuation...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Risk-Off Rally
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 1, 2022. Source
How to make a Metaverse: Secrets of the founders
Cointelegraph Magazine talks to some of the leading Metaverse founders to discover their secret sauce for Web3. Featuring co-founder of...
NFT Punks With the FU Money
Michael Casey visits NFT.LA and finds permissionless innovation in the capital of storytelling. Source
US Bond Markets Signal Economic Downturn, Trend Forecaster Says if War Ensues ‘Odds of Recession Increase’
As Americans continue to deal with rising inflation, on Tuesday the spread between 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields inverted, signaling...
Skewed data: How could a new US law boost blockchain analysis?
2020 was a record year for ransomware payments ($692 million), and 2021 will probably be higher when all the data is in, Chainalysis...
Axie Infinity Delays Launch of ‘Origin’ Game Following Massive Hack
The new “Axie Infinity: Origin” was originally supposed to debut on March 30. Source
Citi: Metaverse could grow into a $13 trillion economy
Citi’s ‘Metaverse and Money’ outlook suggests the virtual world ecosystem could grow to encompass 5 billion users. Citi...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Falls to 5-Day Low, as Nonfarm Payrolls Are Marginally Lower
Bitcoin fell to its lowest level this week, following Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, which came in marginally below...
EU Lawmakers Back Regulation Threatening Unhosted Crypto Wallets, Defi Space
Members of the European Parliament have approved a controversial regulation that could undermine the decentralized finance (defi) sector...
SEC Rejects Spot Bitcoin ETF Application From Ark 21Shares
The move continues a recent string of denials by the SEC of applications for spot bitcoin ETFs. Source
How ambitious young projects are connecting Distributed Ledger Technology and music
Blockchain is simple to understand at a basic level, existing as a distributed database, where different devices distributed across the...
Galaxy Digital delays BitGo acquisition to later on in 2022
Cryptocurrency investment firm Galaxy Digital has not managed to finalize the acquisition of the digital asset custodian BitGo in the...
Bitcoin Drops to $45K Support as Analysts Point Out Seasonally Bullish April Month Ahead
A psychological phenomenon tied to the beginning of spring may cause bitcoin prices to jump in April, one analyst commented. Source
VanEck expert: Bitcoin could hit $1.3M if it became a global reserve asset
The firm says sanctions on Russia could see central banks look to ‘change their reserve mix.” Bitcoin’s value could rise...
LBank Exchange Will List Lilly Finance (LY) on April 2, 2022
PRESS RELEASE. INTERNET CITY, DUBAI, April 1, 2022 – LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, will list Lilly Finance (LY)...
The state of Web3: Community talks about opportunities around the world
Delegates at the Binance Blockchain Week talked about their Web3 stories and the growth of Web3 opportunities within their local...
Bitcoin Miner PrimeBlock Plans to go Public With $1.25B SPAC Merger
The deal is expected to close in the second half of this year. Source
U.S. Adds 431K Jobs in March, as Unemployment Rate Nears Pre-Pandemic Level
The report is widely watched by traditional and crypto traders because of its implications for inflation and the Federal Reserve’s fight...
Solana Based GMT Tokens Surge 54%, ZIL Sees $13M in Liquidations
Futures of several large-cap cryptocurrencies saw millions of dollars in liquidations as the crypto market dipped lower. Source
Indonesia to Charge 0.1% Tax on Crypto Transactions, Investments: Report
Indonesia is planning to charge value-added tax (VAT) on crypto transactions and capital gains on investments at 0.1% from May 1. Source
Law Project Presented in Argentinian Senate Proposes to Tax Undeclared Cryptocurrency Held Outside the Country
A new law project presented in the Argentinian Senate is seeking to start a fund to pay for part of the debt the country has with the...
Citi Sees Metaverse Economy as Large as $13T by 2030
The virtual world could be the next generation of the internet, the bank’s analysts said in a report. Source
Kazakhstan Looks to Bring Crypto Exchanges to AIFC Hub
Kazakhstan is to implement a pilot project for the creation and operation of cryptocurrency exchanges in the Astana International...
Bitcoin's Guppy Indicator Flashes Green for Bulls
While technical studies are aligned bullish, Friday's U.S. nonfarm payrolls report could play spoilsport. Source
Highlights: Cryptos show correction, Wall Street’s worst quarter in 2 years
The crypto market as a whole was lower over the past 24 hours. All top 10 cryptos either registered declines or were seen flat at the time...
Michael Saylor: Financial markets are ‘not quite ready’ for Bitcoin bonds
MicroStrategy CEO and Bitcoin (BTC) permabull Michael Saylor believes that traditional financial markets aren’t quite ready for...
Crypto-skeptic gamers review bomb Storybook Brawl after FTX buys it
Indignant gamers have review bombed Storybook Brawl on Steam over fears of potential nonfungible token (NFT) and blockchain integrations...
China Jails Kidnappers That Demanded ‘Hundreds of Bitcoins’ as Ransom Payment
Chinese authorities have jailed four individuals that were accused of kidnapping one person and demanding “hundreds of...
Bitcoin ‘dormant’ for 7+ years moved right before BTC price dropped 5%
Bitcoin (BTC) dived $3,000 into the morning of April 1 as a widely-predicted pullback seemed to accompany fresh moves by major investors....
vEmpire DDAO introduces staking in ApeCoin
vEmpire DDAO, the global NFT investment organization, GameFi platform, and metaverse, has introduced staking for the ApeCoin...
BAYC Says Discord Briefly Compromised, Tells Users to Avoid Discord for Minting APE NFTs
A ticket tool on Discord was briefly compromised and caught by the BAYC team in early Asian hours on Friday. It also affected other NFT...
Skale Network token flies into top 100: top places to buy SKL
Skale Network’s token SKL rallied yesterday, entering the top 100 crypto coins by market cap. It currently ranks 89th and has added...
Japan Considers Stricter Crypto Regulations in Light of Russia Sanctions
Authorities in Japan are planning to introduce tougher new rules for crypto operators as part of efforts to prevent Russia from using...
OKX Starts to Offer Bitcoin, Ether Trading Pairs Against Terra's UST
Spot trading for Solana’s SOL and Avalanche’s AVAX tokens against UST stablecoins have also started. Source