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A dozen Bitcoin ATMs planned at the largest EU electronics retailer
Austrians have “sufficient funds” for more Bitcoin ATMs — hat’s the verdict that MediaMarkt, a German electronics retailer, reached...
BitRiver Calls OFAC Sanctions ‘Unfair’ Anti-Competitive Move to Benefit US Miners
The firm and 10 of its subsidiaries were added to OFAC's list of designated nationals subject to sanctions on Wednesday. Source
Near Protocol price prediction: On the Cusp of a major breakout
The Near Protocol price held steady close to its all-time high as investors cheer the strong performance of its network. The token is...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC up to $42,550 Ceiling, as Bullish Momentum Continues
BTC was once again trading higher, as bullish momentum extended during today’s market session. Bitcoin rose to its highest level in...
Institutional Goes Exotic: Valkyrie’s Multi-Coin Trust Eyes Staking Rewards
Investing in a basket of proof-of-stake tokens should yield about 6% annually, CIO McClurg said. Source
Currency.com announces US expansion
Currency.com has expanded into the US, Coin Journal learned from a press release. Clients in the US will soon access it online. The...
Bird, Ring Veterans Raise $5M for GameFi Lending Protocol
The Pantera-backed MetaLend lets users borrow while still earning money in games. Source
US investors realized 6x more crypto gains in 2021 than UK investors
Crypto investors from the United States realized crypto gains nearly six times higher in total than the UK, the second highest country in...
Smart Offsets: Algorand Ups Sustainability Pledge With Self-Executing Code
The smart contract–based commitment to sustainability coincides with Earth Day. Source
GBTC premium nears 2022 high as SEC faces call to approve Bitcoin ETF
Things are looking up for the United States’ largest institutional Bitcoin (BTC) product by asset holdings. Data from on-chain monitoring...
Splinterlands achieves 2.32M daily rentals
Splinterlands, the most popular blockchain game in the market right now, reached a major milestone on April 15, 2022 – 2.32 million...
Bitcoin heads for 2-week highs as Terra promises BTC price will soon ‘get spicy’
Bitcoin (BTC) regained fresh ground on April 21 after bears failed to gain control of short-term price action overnight. BTC/USD 1-day...
Bitcoin touches $42.5K as analyst points to a possible trend reversal
Bitcoin has touched intraday highs of $42,562, the highest price level this past week. Analysts say holding above $43K could see BTC-USD...
The €1M Bitcoin retirement plan reaches 200K: ‘It’s not too late to invest’
Motivations for buying Bitcoin (BTC) are numerous: a hedge against inflation, financial independence or even hopes for a Lamborghini and...
Morgan Stanley Says Crypto Could Become More Widely Used as Currency
Partnerships with physical stores are a significant milestone in the evolution of bitcoin as a medium of payment, the bank said. Source
Next Earth Launches ‘Metaverse as a Service,’ Plans $60M Venture Fund
The metaverse has a new company, Limitless, with big plans to build out a virtual planet. Source
Sweden, EU Discussed Bitcoin Proof-of-Work Ban: Report
Documents released by German site suggest ongoing concern about the environmental impact of proof-of-work technology. Source
Coinbase in Talks to Acquire Turkish Crypto Exchange BtcTurk for About $3.2B: Report
The deal will give Coinbase a firm foothold in Turkey and could be worth $3.2 billion. Source
Belarus Adopts Legal Procedure for Seizure of Illicit Cryptocurrency
Implementing a recently signed presidential decree, the government of Belarus has introduced a procedure allowing the state to seize...
Bitcoin Eyes 200-Day Average After Three-Day Price Rally, Analyst Says
Bitcoin's recent bounce from under $40,000 has restored the short-term bullish bias. Source
Crypto Education: How Dohrnii Academy Delivers Value To Its Users
PRESS RELEASE. If you’re keen on learning about the crypto industry, Dohrnii academy is one of the best educational platforms with content...
Tower 26 Venture Fund Raises $50M for VR Games, Metaverse: Report
The fund is led by a veteran game investor, and former studio executive Jon Goldman. Source
Goldman Says Apple, Meta Lead in Developing Metaverse Technology
Virtual-reality platforms are set to evolve rapidly into 2023, the bank’s analysts said. Source
Indian NFT Cricket Platform Rario Raises $120M Round led by Dream Capital
With the investment, Rario can access Mumbai-based fantasy sports platform Dream Sports and its 140 Million users. Source
Goldman Sachs Eyes Collaboration With Crypto Exchange FTX as CEOs Meet: Report
Crypto exchange FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, met Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon to discuss potential collaborations between the two...
0x Protocol's Token Surges Over 47% After Coinbase NFT partnership
0x has rallied by more than 47% after it was announced that Coinbase NFT would be using the protocol to power its new platform. Source
Highlights April 21: Cryptos mixed, strong day for dog-themed meme coins
The crypto market as a whole was mixed today with the majority of top 20 cryptos registering slight losses. Bitcoin’s price...
Co-Founder of Zimbabwean Fintech Startup: ‘Everyone Has a Right to Access Funds and Financial Freedom’
Cryptocurrencies have been proven to be a financial tool that can be used to store value or make payments by those excluded from the...
Best places to buy Dogelon Mars, which spiked on rumors of Binance listing
Dogelon Mars gained 50% on reports of an upcoming listing on Binance, and the upswing was supported by a Bitcoin price rebound. However,...
ZRX is skyrocketing, up 46% and counting: here’s where to buy ZRX
ZRX, the token of 0x, gained 46% after announcing they entered a partnership with leading crypto exchange Coinbase to power the...
Here is why Pancakeswap is up by nearly 10% today
The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a mixed performance across the board. The broader cryptocurrency market has been...
US investors realized 6X more crypto gains in 2021 than next country
Crypto investors from the United States realized crypto gains nearly six times higher in total than the UK, the second highest country in...
Bitcoin and Ether will set new all-time highs in 2022, says Celsius CEO
Bitcoin and Ether are down by more than 40% from the all-time highs they attained six months ago. Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky is...
Frax, Terra-Backed 4pool Goes Live on Fantom Network, Attracts $31M
Frax is working on supporting Fantom projects interested in joining the yield pool, its founder confirmed. Source
Here is why the price of AAVE has been rallying over the past three days
The price of the native token of the leading crypto lending platform, Aave, has been on a steady rise over the past three days. Yesterday,...
Game Studio Blizzard Is Polling Players About Crypto and NFTs
Blizzard, a game studio and part of the Activision-Blizzard company, has started polling some gamers about the use of NFTs and...
Germany's Commerzbank Applies for Local Crypto Licence: Report
If the license application is accepted, the bank would be authorized to offer exchange and crypto-asset services. Source
Antier Solutions: Catering to the need for Metaverse Development with its Experience and Expertise
PRESS RELEASE. Mohali, India, April 21, 2022: Amidst the rapidly growing popularity of metaverse, and global giants like Facebook,...
$19.2 Billion in Staked Assets — Liquid Staking Solution Lido Set to Surpass Curve’s TVL
While the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) hovers just above the $214 billion mark, a defi protocol called Lido...
Flared-Gas Bitcoin Miner Crusoe Energy Raises $350M Series C
The company is also bringing on additional credit facilities of up to $155 million. Source
Square Enix Insists on Integrating Blockchain Elements Into Its Games
Square Enix, the Japanese gaming company, is pressing on with its vision of integrating blockchain elements into its games. In a recent...
Analysts say Bitcoin has ‘already capitulated,’ target $41.3K as the most hold level
Traders’ struggle to build sustainable bullish momentum persisted across the cryptocurrency market on April 20 after prices slid...
Near-Based Defi Protocol Bastion to Launch $BSTN Token at a $180M Valuation
Bastion, the largest DeFi protocol on the Near blockchain, will be allocating five billion $BSTN tokens just before midnight UTC on...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin 'Minnows' Are Punching Above Their Weight Class; BTC Holds Around $41,500, APE Surges on Rumors
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin 'Minnows' Are Punching Above Their Weight Class; BTC Holds Around $41,500, APE Surges on Rumors Source
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Launches Web3 Social Marketplace for NFTs in Beta
Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has launched a Web3 social marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in beta. In addition, the...
What’s New in Megaverse: Developments, Updates and More
PRESS RELEASE. Celebrity-fan interaction in the metaverse is at its nascent stage. However, a few recent past events are tell-tale signs...
Retail interest in crypto declines as investors search for the next big price mover
One of the main narratives of hope for cryptocurrency investors is that there will be a major shift in public perception that sparks a new...
Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Files to Raise Up to $500M in Equity
The proceeds will be used for capital expenditures, buying new mining equipment and other potential acquisitions. Source
Derek Edward Schloss: Unlocking the Art Market
Twitter and video games were just a stepping stone for Derek Schloss into crypto. Fives years later, the leading VC makes good on his big...
Study: Switzerland Has ‘the Most Profitable Bitcoin Traders’ Worldwide, While France ‘Is the Best Bitcoin Trading Nation’
According to a recent study published by the online investing news and education platform Invezz, Switzerland currently has the most...
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Fades From $42K, Alts Still Ahead as ApeCoin Pumps
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos were mixed on Wednesday. Altcoins continue to gain ground as APE rallied by as much as 24%. And DeFi...
Bitcoin: índice de volatilidad de 30 días cae a nivel más bajo en 17 meses
Los creadores de mercado de opciones de bóvedas DeFi son quizás la fuerza invisible ayudando a crear un límite de precios. Source
Binance Unveils, Quickly Abandons Swastika-Like Twitter Emoji
Binance Unveils, Quickly Abandons Swastika-Like Twitter Emoji Source
DeFi token AAVE eyes 40% rally in May but ‘bull trap’ risks remain
A sharp rebound move witnessed in the Aave (AAVE) market in the last three days has raised its potential to rise further in May, a...
Tesla’s Bitcoin Holdings Unchanged in Q1
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FCA veteran becomes interim head of financial regulator’s digital assets unit
Victoria McLoughlin, who has worked more than 11 years at the Financial Conduct Authority, is temporarily heading the digital assets...
Bitcoin's Quick Reversal of Two-Day Rally Leaves Price Back at $41K
Bitcoin analysts are still long-term bullish even as the cryptocurrency gives up gains from the past two days. Source
Price analysis 4/20: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, ADA, LUNA, AVAX, DOGE, DOT
The U.S. dollar currency index (DXY) turned down sharply after rising above 101 on April 20 but this weakness in the dollar has not helped...
Shiba Inu blacklists user for drawing hate symbol with metaverse land
In a statement posted by Shiba Inu (SHIB) Metaverse developers late Tuesday, it appears that a user’s wallet address has been...
Doge Day Then and Now: Lackluster Buzz as Dogecoin’s Price Is 65% Lower Than Last Year
While April 20 or 420 is synonymous with cannabis culture, the day is also considered “Doge Day,” by a great number of...
Binance.US Quits Blockchain Association, Forms In-House Lobbying Shop
A source close to the company says the groups’ goals “were not fully aligned.” Source
TON Users Donate $1B to Advance Ecosystem, Foundation Says
The TON Foundation has raised over $1 billion in donations from users to advance its ecosystem. Source
US Sanctions Russian Crypto Mining Host Bitriver
The U.S. government added Russian crypto mining company Bitriver on Wednesday as part of its ongoing effort to blockade Russian firms from...
Is Ethereum Staking Pool Lido’s Growth an Omen of Centralization?
Lido might be on track to control over 50% of all staked ether on the Beacon Chain. Better it than Coinbase, proponents say. Source
Bitcoin Holding Support With Higher Price Lows; Resistance at $46K
Bitcoin (BTC) buyers have been active at support over the past few months, forming a series of higher price lows on the charts. That...
It's Bananas but These Metaverse Rumors Are Pumping ApeCoin
The latest price pump in almost-anything-goes crypto markets shows just how quick and easy it can be to touch off a fresh flurry of...
Simplify Files for Bitcoin ETF Mixing Treasurys and Options Strategies
The company earlier this year applied with the SEC to list a Web 3 ETF. Source
Fed’s Bostic Cautious About Rate Hikes as President Biden Blames Higher Prices on Covid-19 and Putin
As inflation continues to wreak havoc on the lives of ordinary American citizens, all eyes are focused on the U.S. Federal...
Will Rising Interest Rates Sink the Crypto Ecosystem?
Competition for capital is clobbering speculative investments like tech stocks. Digital assets have held up comparatively well – so far....
TradeStars Aims To Impress As The Platform Launches New DFS Feature
PRESS RELEASE. TradeStars has recently announced the launch of their brand new feature, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). The launch of DFS...
Ukrainian crypto and blockchain firms survive despite ongoing conflict
Many Ukraine-based businesses have had to shutter or suspend operations following the outbreak of the conflict with Russia on Feb. 24, but...
BTC price hits 10-day high as trader says $42K is where Bitcoin ‘gets interesting’
Bitcoin (BTC) bulls kept up the pressure on April 20 as the Wall Street open saw a return to $42,000. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart...
Decent Labs Launches DAO With Crypto Investing Giants at $56M Valuation
The venture studio will partner with the likes of BlockTower Capital and Digital Currency Group to build and finance new protocols. Source
BlueYard, Sequoia Invest in Privy to Bring Secure Data to Web 3
The $8.3 million funding round will fuel Privy’s developer tools to securely collect data to improve the crypto user experience. Source
Interview: Cryptocurrency exchange Bitrue launch new BMAX token
Bitrue, a top 50 cryptocurrency exchange per CoinMarketCap, have launched an investment management project combining the three...
Biggest Movers: APE up Almost 30%, ZIL and AAVE Among Wednesday’s Big Gainers
APE was up close to 30% on Wednesday, as the recently listed token climbed to its highest point since it began trading on March 17. AAVE...
Sanctioned Russia, Iran May Turn to Crypto Mining to Monetize Energy, IMF Says
Nations like Russia and Iran may utilize cryptocurrency mining to monetize their energy resources and circumvent sanctions, the...
One-Quarter of French Financial Scams Involve Crypto, Ombudsman Says
Regulator Marielle Cohen-Branche warned of a loophole for complaints about unregistered crypto firms. Source
Bitcoin ‘buy’ signal excites as dollar, gold extend losses, BTC price heads past $41.5K
Bitcoin (BTC) closed above a crucial level into April 20 as the daily chart offered a long-awaited “buy” signal. BTC/USD 1-hour candle...
3.6M Americans to use crypto to make a purchase in 2022, research firm predicts
The number of adults in the United States who will use crypto to make purchases in 2022 will increase to 3.6 million, according to a...
ApeCoin: APE price climbs 55% in three days as a ‘BAYC land drop’ rumor goes viral
ApeCoin (APE) price has exploded higher on anticipations that it would become a de-facto payment token in an upcoming metaverse land sale....
In Georgia, crypto is a crucial tool for refugees escaping the war
I arrived in Tbilisi, Georgia, near Russia’s southern border, in late February — just a few days after Russian forces invaded Ukraine. I...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Breaks Resistance to Hit 9-Day High
Bitcoin and ETH both rose to nine-day highs on Wednesday, as bulls continued to push prices higher following yesterday’s rebound....
6 Things You Should Know About Crypto Twitter
6 Things You Should Know About Crypto Twitter Source
Minting of ․VR, ․Metaverse, ․Chain NFT Domains Now Live on Quik․com
It is official! Minting of NFT domains is now live on the Quik marketplace! After months of planning and research, Quik.com has finally...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bid as Real Bond Yield Remains Negative for ‘Main Street’
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 20, 2022. Source
Coinbase launches its NFT marketplace beta version for select customers
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched a beta version of its NFT marketplace which currently only supports Ethereum-based NFTs and...
Makerdao Plans to Integrate Ethereum L2 Solution Starknet to Lower DAI Transaction Costs
The decentralized finance (defi) project Makerdao has announced its plans to support the zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup solution Starknet in...
Blockchain Gaming Usage Explodes 2,000% in a Year: DappRadar
Blockchain gaming continues to dominate sector activity as well as investment, having raised a total of $2.5 billion in Q1 of 2022. Source
5 Best Cryptocurrency Apps for Beginners in 2022
Cryptocurrencies have moved from obscurity in the past decade to become one of the biggest and most active asset classes in the world....