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Crypto is ‘best place’ to store wealth if Fed rate hike crash markets, says Pantera CEO
Bears continue to dominate sentiment, with more downsides likely amid inflation and geopolitical concerns. Dan Morehead says if interest...
Gold-Backed Tokens Grow Despite Mixed Reviews From Analysts
Gold tokens are just starting to attract notice, but they might see uptake in a market environment filled with headlines about high...
Alchemy Pay Adds Euros Pay-in Offerings via Paytend
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, February 2022 – Leading fiat and crypto payment solutions provider, Alchemy Pay (ACH), announces its...
Fidelity analyst: Bitcoin price up-down debate ‘mostly noise,’ watch network’s Apple-esque growth
Bitcoin (BTC) continued its decline further into the week as BTC clung to the $40,000 support level on Feb. 18. BTC price up-down debate...
‘Off the charts’: Zynga blockchain exec praises P2E gaming talent
Hot off the news that the FarmVille and Words With Friends developer Zynga will release the first nonfungible token game this year,...
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Cardano Foundation Doubles Reward Offered to Hackers for Uncovering Bugs on Its Blockchain
The Cardano Foundation recently said it has doubled the payout offered to hackers and bounty hunters that identify bugs or vulnerabilities...
Market highlights February 18: Cryptos on the decline, Wall Street under pressure
US markets fell yesterday as US President Joe Biden warned the risk of a Russian invasion of Ukraine was still “very high.”...
Bitcoin’s 'Energy Problem' Is Overblown
Yes, Bitcoin consumes a huge amount of electricity. But we must look at both its energy sources and its overall vision in order to fully...
Nic Carter’s Castle Island Ventures Raises $250M for Third Crypto Fund
The early-stage firm is targeting monetary networks, financial services and internet infrastructure with its latest fund. Source
Ukrainian Parliament Adopts Amended Virtual Assets Law
Ukrainian lawmakers have approved an updated version of legislation tailored to regulate the country’s crypto economy. The bill,...
Twitter Adds Ethereum Wallet Support to Tipping Feature
The social media giant added Bitcoin tipping support last September but Ethereum addresses are new. Source
API3 is up 14% in 24 hours: the best places to buy API3 now
Smart contracts can struggle to access dependable data. APIs (application programming interfaces) are frequently cited as a possible...
Here are the BTC price levels to watch with Bitcoin ‘hanging on $40K cliff’
Bitcoin (BTC) saw its first major test of $40,000 for several weeks overnight, but what price zones are traders watching next? Whether...
Crypto crash today: Major cryptos in freefall as tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalate
Bitcoin and altcoin prices have crashed as tensions between Russia and Ukraine peak. The Bitcoin and altcoin price crash comes in addition...
DIA added a third to its value today: here’s where to buy DIA
The live DIA price today is $1.32 with a 24-hour trading volume of $269.5 million. DIA is up 33.22% in the last 24 hours. If you are...
Pakistan Central Bank Governor on Cryptocurrency: ‘The Potential Risks Far Outweigh the Benefits’
The Pakistani central bank governor, Reza Baqir, recently revealed that his organization has determined the risks posed by...
Bitcoin Rangebound; Initial Support at $40K
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading in a tight range between $43K and $44K on Wednesday. The cryptocurrency could find short-term support at $40K,...
Bitcoin difficulty reaches all-time high, hash rate up 45% in 6 months
The Bitcoin network has hit yet another all-time high in mining difficulty after a steady climb since last July’s lows. On-chain analysis...
Universal Music Group Partners With Curio — Entertainment Giant Plans to Use NFT Platform for Labels, Recording Artists
The multinational music corporation Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the company has partnered with the non-fungible token...
Spellfire: Crypto Project Older Than Crypto Starts a ‘10 Days Growth’ Sprint
Spellfire has packed 30 years of history into an amazing experience and combined it with the latest trends of tomorrow. Defining the...
Sequoia Capital Designates $500-600 Million to Crypto Fund Focused on Liquid Digital Assets
On February 17, the venture capital firm Sequoia Capital announced the launch of a new $500 million to $600 million sub-fund dedicated to...
Bitcoin bulls scramble to defend $40,000 as the crypto market sell-off intensifies
Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins dropped further on Feb. 17 after the situation in Ukraine worsened and Russia expelled Bart Gorman, the United...
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Mitigate Risks From El Salvador Adopting Bitcoin as Legal Tender
Several U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill to mitigate the risks from El Salvador adopting bitcoin as legal tender. “El Salvador...
Snoop Dogg Plans to Turn Death Row Records Into the First NFT Music Label
The L.A.-based rapper says he wants the record label to be “the first major [record label] in the metaverse.” Source
Canada Sanctions 34 Crypto Wallets Tied to Trucker 'Freedom Convoy'
Federal police agencies, working with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), are investigating...
Biden expected to issue executive order on crypto and CBDCs next week: Report
The White House will reportedly be issuing an executive order as early as next week directing government agencies to study different...
Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger Says Government Should Ban Bitcoin — Calls Crypto ‘Venereal Disease’
Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s right-hand man, wishes crypto would be banned immediately. He...
API3 price gains 55% after new partnerships and exchange listings attract investors
In the emerging Web3 world, data is the most valuable commodity, and oracle solutions provide a valuable role in facilitating the accurate...
Bitcoin traders say $40K is the ‘line in the sand’ after BTC and stocks sell-off
The quick-moving volatility that the cryptocurrency market is known for reared its ugly head on Feb. 17 as ongoing tensions between Russia...
Venture capital: las inversiones en cripto en América Latina alcanzaron los $653 millones en 2021
El monto fue casi diez veces superior al registrado en 2020, según la Asociación de Inversión de Capital Privado en América Latina....
European Soccer's Governing Body Signs Up Socios.com as Token Partner
UEFA, the governing body for European soccer, has unveiled Socios.com as its first official fan token partner. Source
US State Wants to Lead in Crypto Acceptance — Colorado to Accept Crypto for Tax Payments This Summer
The U.S. state of Colorado is preparing to accept cryptocurrency for tax payments, said Governor Jared Polis. “We expect to accept...
Ertha Metaverse Sells Rome NFT for Record $120k
Ertha Metaverse looks unstoppable on its path to becoming the industry’s top metaverse. The project is already recognized as having...
L’Oréal Eyes NFTs and the Metaverse, Filing for 17 Virtual Goods-Related Trademarks
The cosmetics giant has filed trademarks for a slew of its properties, indicating plans to venture into virtual cosmetics. Source
Colorado to Accept Crypto for Tax Payments by End of Summer
Gov. Jared Polis outlined the plans during an appearance on CoinDesk TV. Source
Payments Firm Stronghold Launches $100M Investment Fund Aimed at Fintech and Web 3
Stronghold Capital has already invested in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research, and Precursor Ventures. Source
X2Y2 token price jumps over 200% in two days: what is causing the new token to rally?
X2Y2 price has been soaring since February 16. It has risen by more than 200% in a little over two days. At the time of writing, it was...
Banning Crypto Is Like Banning Internet in Russia, Finance Minister Says Amid Differences With Central Bank
It’s impossible to ban cryptocurrencies in Russia, the country’s minister of finance has stated in his first comments on his...
ETHDenver Day 2: NFTs, Gaming the Future and COVID Fantasists
And why isn't blockchain being used for coronavirus check-ins? Source
SEC chair says concerns about lack of spot Bitcoin ETF under ‘careful consideration’
SEC building in Washington DC, USA Gary Gensler said the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) considers every proposal seeking the...
Crypto VC Investments in Latin America Grew Almost Tenfold in 2021 to $653M
Consumer-facing crypto exchanges and retail trading platforms received the majority of funding, according to the Association for Private...
Crypto-Mining Host BitRiver Rus Had Net Zero Carbon Footprint in H2 2021
BitRiver’s Russian subsidiary had net zero carbon emissions in the second half of last year, the first firm in Russia to receive that...
Bank of Russia Proceeds With Digital Ruble, Renews Push for Crypto Ban
Three Russian banks are piloting the CBDC, while the Bank of Russia is suggesting a new, harsher bill to ban cryptocurrencies in the...
Encryption Firm Evervault Launches Service to Protect Crypto Seed Phrases
The company’s 121824 subscription service lets users securely store the keys to their digital wallets. Source
Irrelevance of January Fed Minutes Shows How Fast Monetary Policy Is Moving
The Federal Reserve is scheduled to release minutes of its January meeting later Wednesday but just taking a glance at data over the past...
USV, Multicoin Lead $30M Raise for 3Box’s Ceramic Data Network
“Web 3 social” has been an early focus of the data composability project. Source
Binance stopped ‘all activities focused on Israel’ following regulatory request: Report
Major crypto exchange Binance has reportedly halted activities and marketing to Israelis following a request from one of the country’s...
First Mover: Bitcoin Rally Stalls Amid Skepticism Over Russia Pullback
This week’s rally in crypto markets appeared to be cooling as skepticism grew over Russia’s pullback from Ukraine. Source
iZUMi Finance launches a revolutionary DAO with veiZi NFTs
The protocol provides for a decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) governance mechanism based on a Quadratic voting model. ...
Umbria Launches AVAX Cross-Chain Bridge Solution, Claims Tech Is 90% Cheaper Than Alternative
On Tuesday, the team behind the Umbria network announced the launch of the new Narni cross-chain Avalanche bridge. Umbria says the bridge...
FBI is launching team to address crypto exploitation: US Deputy Attorney General
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco has announced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation will be increasing efforts to address...
Crypto Heavyweights Coinbase, Fidelity and Robinhood Back US Anti-Money Laundering Group
The 18-member Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST) initiative addresses AML data sharing requirements prescribed by FinCEN....
Technical Analysis: ATOM Hits 1-Week High — AXS, LEO, THETA Dip Lower
Despite Thursday’s selloff in cryptocurrencies, cosmos managed to hit its highest level in the last week. The rally came as one of...
Aave (AAVE), Compound (COMP) and Maker (MKR) might offer buy opportunities: Santiment
Aave and the three other tokens COMP, MKR and REN have shown ‘clear price bottoms recently’, according to on-chain analytics...
Chainalysis Says ‘Criminal Whales' Account for 4% of the Overall Pod
A new report from blockchain research firm Chainalysis says criminal whales held over $25 billion worth of cryptocurrency at the end of...
Crypto Custodian Fireblocks Acquires Stablecoin Firm First Digital
The move takes institution-focused Fireblocks into the business-to-consumer and cross border payments spaces. Source
Ethereum’s Rollups Aren’t All Built the Same
Optimistic and ZK-rollups, the most popular implementations of these Ethereum scaling solutions, have very different security models and...
Red Bull's F1 Team Signs $150M Sponsorship Deal With Crypto Exchange Bybit
The deal is worth $50 million per annum or $150 million for the total three-year period, according to a source. Source
Canadian Police Freeze Crypto Wallets Tied to Freedom Convoy Protests — Vow to Take Back Ottawa in Entirety
Canada’s national police have sent letters to cryptocurrency exchanges asking them to freeze at least 34 crypto addresses allegedly...
Bitcoin Traders Preparing for Tumultuous March, Glassnode Says
Traders are de-leveraging because of expected turbulence coming from rate hikes and a potential conflict in Ukraine. Source
Bitcoin ‘whales’ and ‘fishes’ pause accumulation as markets weigh March 50bps hike odds
An uptick in Bitcoin (BTC) supply to whales’ addresses witnessed across January appears to be stalling midway as the price continues...
Bitcoin extends decline below $42K ahead of fresh Fed comments on inflation
Bitcoin (BTC) fell further with stocks on the Wall Street open Thursday as nervous markets awaited further U.S. economic policy cues and...
Housecat Raises $3.4M to Help Bridge DeFi, Investment Management
Ville Vesterinen, CEO and co-founder of Housecat, calls it the “Substack of asset management” with a crypto twist. Source
Ukraine legalises Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
Ukraine has been in the news a lot recently. Well, it has cropped up again, although not in the way you may expect. Today, the government...
KuCoin and Chingari partners to launch Chingari Star Contest with GARI tokens worth 20M INR to be won
Kucoin, a leading cryptocurrency exchange has announced a partnership with Chingari, an app that allows users to share short videos. The...
Beetlejuice Gets 1-of-1 NFT: Exclusive One-and-Only NFT of Pop Culture Icon Is Now Being Auctioned on Goldin
PRESS RELEASE. Lester Green, known to millions of fans as Beetlejuice, has been a pop-culture icon through four decades. Having initially...
UAE to issue crypto licenses as it pushes to become a fintech hub
The UAE is eyeing companies and other providers within the growing crypto industry with a licensing framework that makes the country a...
Bitcoin Hashrate Hits Another Milestone, Network’s Mining Difficulty Taps 13-Year High
The processing power backing the Bitcoin network has continued its upward momentum tapping another all-time high (ATH) on February 15,...
MicroStrategy Hasn't Bought Any Bitcoins This Month
The company paid about $25 million in cash at an average price of $37,865 per bitcoin, it said in a statement. Source
Shiba Inu rallies after Foxbit listing
While all the leading cryptocurrencies are in red, Shiba Inu is in the green and has registered a 2.17% rise. Although the SHIB token is...
Morgan Stanley Says Ethereum Less Decentralized, Ether More Volatile Compared to Bitcoin
Attempts to regulate DeFi and NFT markets could see less demand for transactions on the Ethereum network. Source
Bullieverse raises $4M to create fair and transparent metaverse
Bullieverse, one of the first 3D metaverses centered on content creators, has raised $4 million in a funding round led by OKX Blockdream...
Avalanche’s AVAX Surges as Bitcoin Rally Stalls
Major cryptocurrencies faced resistance at significant price levels after jumping as much as 13.5% on Tuesday following the Super Bowl...
NAGAX announces whitelist period with $35,000 in pre-launch promotion
Whitelisted participants have a chance to win various prizes in three promotions. Winners will receive their rewards in Tether (USDT)....
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Prices Fall Lower Against USD
Cryptocurrency markets were trading lower for a second consecutive session, leaving bitcoin and ethereum both in the red. Overall, the...
FCA Concerned Over Binance Gaining Access to UK Payment Network: Report
The U.K's financial regulator has expressed concern over crypto exchange Binance gaining access to the country's primary payments network....
4% of crypto whales are criminals, and they $25B among them: Chainalysis
Chainalysis data shows that 4068 criminal whales (roughly 4% of all whales) are hodling more than $25 billion worth of cryptocurrency...
Crypto Could Derail Financial Stability, Global Financial Watchdog Says
A new FSB report says scale, structural vulnerabilities and increasing interconnectedness with traditional finance could make crypto a...
Win a MASERATI MC Special Edition as Race-to-Earn Game ANTEFAME Celebrates MASERATI Partnership
Start building your roster of rookies, vets, and rising drivers and be a part of an exciting game universe thanks to AnteFame, a...
Flower powered: Bitcoin miner heats greenhouses in the Netherlands
Bitcoin (BTC) mining generates a lot of “waste” heat. As energy prices spiral out of control in Europe, miners have come up with creative...
Berkshire Hathaway Invests $1B in Brazilian Digital Bank Nubank, Reduces Mastercard, Visa Positions
The share purchase was made in the last quarter of 2021, according to a SEC filing. Source
Crypto spawns most expensive adverts on Telegram in 2021: Data
Cryptocurrency-themed advertising has been growing extremely popular on Telegram, with some ad firms reporting on crypto becoming the most...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Soars Past $44K as Ukraine Tensions Lessen
Ether and other major altcoins rose sharply after Russia said it would be receptive to a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict....
Russia’s Economy Ministry Calls for Introducing ‘Acceptable’ Electricity Rates for Miners
The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia has suggested that crypto mining should be allowed in energy-rich regions and miners...
NYSE Files Trademark Application for Its Own NFT Marketplace
The move comes after the NYSE minted six NFTs last year commemorating the debut of hot tech stocks on the exchange. Source
CoinDesk 20: AVAX, LUNA, MANA, SHIB Are In; Bitcoin Cash, EOS, ETH Classic, Filecoin Are Out
The CoinDesk 20 list ranks the top cryptocurrencies by volume on trusted exchanges and is reconstituted quarterly. This quarter's...
Cryptos look bleak, Buffett invests in crypto-friendly bank
After two days of gains, almost all top 20 cryptos were in the red this morning, registering minor losses. Despite having once...
The Republic of the Marshall Islands Allows Registration of DAOs as Legal Entities
The Republic of the Marshall Islands has announced it will allow decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to become legal entities....
Galaxy Digital Sees ‘Substantial Wave’ of Capital Ready for Crypto Investments
The crypto merchant bank’s co-president spoke today at Canaccord Genuity’s Digital Assets Symposium. Source