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Crypto Funds See Their First Outflows in 7 Weeks: CoinShares
Both Bitcoin and Ether saw a sizable exit of money, according to the report. Source
Disney Pixar Pals NFTs launched on Veve sells out shortly after launch fetching $3.3M
Disney Pixar Pals NFTs collectibles launched on March 13 on the digital collectibles marketplace Veve, sold out within 24 hours. Crypto...
‘Shark Tank’s’ O’Leary Lobbies Congress for Sen. Lummis’ New Crypto Bill
Kevin O’Leary made himself a household name as a co-host of “Shark Tank,” where budding entrepreneurs make their pitches to a panel of...
Visa Looking to Hire College Students to Develop In-House Crypto Talent
Hirees will build expertise in areas such as DeFi, NFTs, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies, according to the payment giant’s...
Bitcoin Below $39,000 After EU Vote on Crypto Regulation
Bitcoin (BTC) still faces resistance below $40,000 as traders weigh aftermath of EU cryptocurrency legislation and rate hikes this week...
EU Parliament Committee Votes Against Proof-of-Work Ban, Supports Alternative Amendment on Crypto Assets
European Parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee has voted against banning proof-of-work-based assets for companies in...
Coinbase Has ‘Hidden Value’ in Ventures Business, Oppenheimer Says
Crypto exchange Coinbase’s stock is undervalued, the investment bank said in a note to clients. Source
Bitcoin Rangebound Above $35K-$37K Support; Resistance at $40K
Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a tight trading range, although buyers maintained support above $37,500 over the weekend. Upside appears limited...
The First NFT Monopoly
With Bored Apes and CryptoPunks under the same corporate roof, the NFT market barrels toward further centralization. Source
Biggest Movers: RUNE Rises by Over 15%, as FTM and AVAX Trend Lower
Thorchain (RUNE) rallied to its highest level since January, as cryptocurrency markets started the week mainly in the red. Avalanche...
Ukraine Partners With FTX, Everstake to Launch New Crypto Donation Website
FTX is converting crypto contributions to Ukraine’s war effort into fiat for deposit at the National Bank of Ukraine. Source
Ukrainian Crypto Entrepreneur: Bitcoin Is a Lifeline
“These are young people with burning eyes, sitting at their computers around the clock to save their state.” Source
Web 3’s Use of AI Will Present Challenges, but They Are Not Insurmountable
Software trends, including cloud computing, networking and cyber security are being reimagined with machine learning as a first-class...
Binance Signs MoU to Acquire Brazilian Securities Brokerage Sim;paul Investimentos
The potential deal comes ahead of legislation that would require proper licensing for overseas crypto exchanges operating in Brazil. Source
Financial future or false promises? Crypto firms go big on ads in 2022
Advertisements are in abundance everywhere we go — from billboards seen throughout road trips to commercials displayed every fifteen...
Bitmain Reveals New Liquid-Cooled ASIC Mining Rig With 255 TH/s of Computing Power
Leading ASIC mining device manufacturer Bitmain has revealed a new bitcoin miner that’s even faster than the company’s last...
Bitcoin tracks $39K ahead of Europe vote on proof-of-work legality
Bitcoin (BTC) stayed steady at $39,000 into March 14’s Wall Street close as stocks took the opportunity to reclaim some losses....
Bitcoin could crush Russian ruble by rising another 140%, classic technical setup suggests
Bitcoin (BTC) has declined by around 30% after topping out at 5.8 million rubles a token on March 9. Nonetheless, the said drop could be...
Price analysis 3/14: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, LUNA, SOL, ADA, AVAX, DOT, DOGE
Bitcoin (BTC) has largely been directionless since the start of the year as the bulls have been buying on dips while bears are selling the...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Continues to Consolidate, Despite Encouraging Comments From Elon Musk
Bitcoin and ETH were once again consolidating to start the week, despite bullish comments from Elon Musk. In a tweet earlier today, Musk...
Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Is Rejected in EU Parliament Committee Vote: Sources
Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Is Rejected in EU Parliament Committee Vote: Sources Source
Pantera, Animoca Brands Co-Lead $10M Investment in Metaverse Game Studios
Solana Ventures and Everyrealm were also leaders of the financing round for the creator of blockchain game Angelic. Source
NFTs will shape the future of sports, PwC Says
PwC foresees three major shifts in ticket sales, media rights, and sponsorships. NFTs and digital assets will be at the center of...
More Than 80% of the Funds Locked in Decentralized Finance Are Kept on 5 Chains, 21 Different Defi Protocols
In mid-March, the top five blockchains — in terms of total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) — currently...
Two years since the COVID-19 crash: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week struggling to preserve support as key macro changes appear on the horizon. In what could turn out to be a...
Tax expert says buying crypto is not a taxable event
While many refer to crypto as the “Wild West,” some believe that this may only continue for a little longer. Thomas Shea, crypto tax...
No crypto for criminals: Coinjoin BTC mixing tool to block illicit transactions
CoinJoin, a popular Bitcoin (BTC) mixing tool, will block transactions associated or flagged as illegal. The announcement came from the...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Price Bounce Stalls as 10-year Yield Hits 32-Month High
Bitcoin was trading flat to negative even as the European stocks and the S&P 500 futures got a slight tailwind. Source
Strategy and Space Gamers Get Their Own Play-to-Earn Metaverse Full of Cool NFTs — DEEPSPACE (DPS) Alpha Review
Space, the final frontier. The long and exciting journey through vast, dark, deep space with a fleet of your own. The release of the alpha...
Ethereum Staking Protocol Swell Raises $3.75M as Locked ETH Tops $26B
Swell is attempting to make it cheaper, easier and more efficient to stake Ethereum and eventually other blockchains. Source
Bitfarms Buys Land to Open New Mining Facility in Canada
Bitfarms, a corporate player in the bitcoin mining world, has announced a new acquisition of land and a facility in Canada. The purchased...
Solana-Based NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Raises $27M Series A
The round was led by Paradigm and included contributions from Sequoia and Solana Ventures. Source
Tesla CEO Elon Musk: I won’t sell my Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, however, feels rising inflation makes “physical things” like homes and stocks in companies "with...
This Mila Kunis-Backed TV Show Lets NFT Holders Choose the Plot
The animated series is Kunis’ latest project at the intersection of Hollywood and blockchain. Source
Digital Assets Can Boost Revenue Streams for Sports Teams, PwC Says
Token sales and metaverse events have the potential to become major revenue streams for teams and leagues. Source
Bitcoin Again Bounces Off 'Cloud' Support; Resistance at $42.6K
Bitcoin Again Bounces Off 'Cloud' Support; Resistance at $42.6K Source
CoinShares Expands FlowBank Stake With $26.5M Purchase
CoinShares bought 20.8% of FlowBank for $26.5 million. Source
Highlights March 14: Crypto markets mostly lower, strong week for London-listed firms
The crypto market was mostly lower over the past 24 hours, with the majority of the top 10 cryptos registering losses. The UK100...
Japan Lays Outs Penalties on Crypto Exchanges for Non-Compliance With Russia Sanctions: Report
Japan's government and financial regulator have laid out the penalties crypto exchanges could face if they fail to comply with sanctions...
Best places to buy Dogecoin, the reigning champion of dog-themed meme coins
Dogecoin is trending after Elon Musk commented publicly he would not sell any of his holdings. The trend has affected almost all...
Inflation Worries Top Concerns Before Fed Meeting, Spur Musk Comment
Surging prices for food, energy and housing have sent inflation in the U.S. to a four-decade high. Source
You can now buy community-driven token Shibnobi: here’s where
The live price of Shibnobi, another Shiba-themed token, is $8.82E-15 with a 24-hour trading volume of just under $2 million. Shibnobi was...
Report: Sudan Rejects Russian Illicit Gold Smuggling Allegations
Sudan has denied claims Russian entities have smuggled hundreds of tonnes of illicit gold from its territory. Officials have called the...
Bitmain Says New Liquid Cooling Miner Is its Most Power Efficient Model to Date
The S19 XP Hyd. will deliver 255 TH/s at 20.8 J/T. Source
Two years since the Covid crash: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week struggling to preserve support as key macro changes appear on the horizon. In what could turn out to be a...
Crypto vs. physical: Musk-Saylor inflation debate boils down to scarcity
As rising inflation threatens to eat up further the purchasing power of the global fiat ecosystem, finding the perfect hedge against a...
Meme-token Bobatama (BOBA) gained 168% in seven days: what is the force behind?
While most of the meme-coins especially the famous dog-themed coins like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) are sailing through a rough...
MiCA Amendments Proposed Last Minute Revive Threat of EU Ban on Bitcoin, Report Reveals
Changes to the EU’s MiCA proposal to regulate crypto markets, suggested shortly before a vote on the package, indicate a bitcoin...
Dogecoin Spikes Briefly After Musk Says He Won't Sell His Crypto Holdings
Prices of the memecoin often see a surge after celebrity mentions. Source
Artists and Activists Turn to NFT Sales to Support the Ukrainian People
NFTs are showing the brighter side of humanity as real support transcends the boundaries of nations and reaches Ukraine through the...
Investors Predict Fed to Hike Rates This Week — Reactions From Crypto, Stocks, Gold Market Expected
The U.S. central bank is expected to raise its target fed funds rate on Wednesday for the first time since the onset of the pandemic....
G7 Countries: We Will Ensure Russia Cannot Use Crypto Assets to Evade Sanctions
The Group of Seven (G7) countries issued a joint statement stating that they “will ensure that the Russian state and elites,...
3 reasons why XRP price could drop 25%-30% in March
Ripple‘s XRP price risks dropping by more than 25% in the coming weeks due to a multi-month bearish setup and fears surrounding excessive...
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, DOT, SAND, RUNE, ZEC
Bitcoin (BTC) has been relatively calm during the weekend, indicating that traders are playing it safe and not waging large bets before...
Abra CEO Bullish on Ethereum, Predicts ETH Could Hit $40,000
Abra’s CEO has predicted that the price of ether could reach $40,000. He’s more bullish on Ethereum than Bitcoin....
Real Estate DeFi Platform CitaDAO To list its token on MEXC – Should you buy?
CitaDAO (KNIGHT), a leading DeFi ecosystem for the real estate industry, has announced plans to list its native token KNIGHT on the MEXC...
Top 3 crypto projects that could rally in the second quarter of 2022
The crypto market has not had the most successful start to the year. In fact, Q1 in 2022 has been a brutal time for most assets. But there...
First Mover Asia: South Korea Election Made Crypto a Big Issue, but There's No Guarantee of a Follow-Through; Cryptos Suffer Weekend Decline
Both candidates made crypto an important issue to attract younger voters. It's not yet clear if the winner, Yoon Suk-yeol, will introduce...
Immutable X (IMX) gains over 50% in recent weeks even as most crypto-assets continue to slump
As most coins in the crypto market continue to slump, Immutable X (IMX) has been posting incredible gains over the last week or so. Recent...
Astroswap (ASTRO) gains nearly 7% after announcing a new partnership with World Mobile
Astroswap (ASTRO) is reporting gains of around 7% today after the DEX confirmed a brand new partnership with World Mobile, an...
Harmony (ONE) nears a crucial demand zone – is a bull run finally here?
The macroeconomic picture and increased geopolitical pressure have seen Harmony (ONE) drop quite significantly since January. Although...
US Senator Booker: Cryptocurrency Can Bring Growth to American Economy if Properly Regulated
U.S. Senator Cory Booker sees cryptocurrency as “an exciting innovation with the potential to bring growth to the American economy...
Downside pressure could push Ethereum (ETH) towards $1800
It's unimaginable to think right now that Ethereum (ETH) could fall below $2000. It will mean that the coin will be right in the middle of...
On March 14th, 3PM JST, Cosplay Token Will Be Simultaneously Listed on Zaif and SEBC Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchanges
PRESS RELEASE. Cosplay Token “COT” will be used as a token to TIP your favorite cosplayers on World Cosplay, the...
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Jumps 15% Higher in 10 Days, Mining Difficulty Expected to Rise
After bitcoin miners caught a break ten days ago when the difficulty dropped 1.49% lower, the network’s hashrate increased more...
Web3 relies on participatory economics, and that is what is missing — Participation
Web3 is hailed as a technology paradigm that is fueled by the creator economy and is in the future, or rather, the next evolution of the...
Bitcoin-Banning Measure Seen Too Close to Call in Tomorrow's EU Parliament Vote
Bitcoin-Banning Measure Seen Too Close to Call in Tomorrow's EU Parliament Vote Source
Gwyneth, Shaq, Paris, Eminem — A Deep Dive Into the NFT Collecting Habits of the Rich and Famous
Over the last year, celebrities have been dabbling in non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles and a few of their purchases have brought them...
Privacy Crypto Assets XMR, ZEC See Double-Digit Gains Amid Tightened Global Economy
Over the last week, the United States and president Joe Biden’s administration tightened sanctions against Russia a great deal. The...
What is Solana (SOL) Pay, and how does it work?
PayPal was a massive innovation in the payments processing industry. The financial brainchild of Peter Thiel, Max Levchin and eventually,...
Bitcoin drifts into weekly close while Fed rate hike looms as next major BTC price trigger
Bitcoin (BTC) upped the volatility into the weekly close on March 13 as markets braced for geopolitical and macro economic cues. BTC/USD...
Bitcoin: Gold 2.0? Try Reserve Asset 3.0
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is beginning to send ripples through the global economy that could lead to a new monetary system....
Deutsche Bank to Exit Russia, Says There Will Be No New Business There
Germany’s Deutsche Bank has become the latest financial services giant to confirm it’s leaving Russia over Moscow’s...
Bitcoin threatens $38K as 3-day chart hints at March 2020 COVID-19 crash repeat
Bitcoin (BTC) further tested $38,000 overnight as the weekend began with uncertainty among traders. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart...
US Banking Giants Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Wind Down Business in Russia
Global investment banks Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are winding down business in the Russian Federation. The move comes as western...
UK Watchdog Asks Crypto ATM Providers to Stop Operating or ‘Face Enforcement Action’
U.K. watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has told firms running crypto ATMs in the country that they are operating illegally...
Supreme Tribunal in Venezuela States Sunacrip Has Strategic Role, Voids Earlier Sentence
The Supreme Tribunal of Justice of Venezuela has stated in a recent sentence that the tasks developed by Sunacrip, the national...
23-year-old Australian buys $314k property via planned crypto investments
A young resident from Queensland, Australia played the long game of accumulating Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) over several years to...
DOJ Task Force ‘KleptoCapture’ to Target Crypto Exchanges in Sanctions Evasion Crackdown
A new task force set up by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), KleptoCapture, will also target cryptocurrency exchanges. Financial...
Decentralized finance as a new globalization accelerator
Those who studied history well might remember the city-states of medieval Europe. Back then, caravans of merchants traveled from one...
Kevin O’Leary Shares Crypto Investing Strategy — 20% of His Portfolio Now in Crypto and Blockchain
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has shared his cryptocurrency investment strategy. He revealed that 20% of his...
Here are the best altcoins to buy in March 2022
Sentiment in the broader crypto market has been very slow in recent days. Investors have been carefully assessing risks, so it may not be...
Looking to make big bucks in GameFi? Check out these 3 coins
GameFI has emerged as one of the hottest trends in crypto, and for good reasons. These assets are incredibly growing fast, and investors...
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Expects Bitcoin to Hit $100K — Says ‘I Just Really Feel It From All of the Interest’
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak expects the price of bitcoin to hit $100,000. “I just really feel it from all of the...
Ethereum Classic (ETC) struggles to report any bullish rise – Where does it go next
The crypto market has in general been very risk-averse. Even though we have seen loads of volatility, the general trend in the market has...
Cardano (ADA) could hit the lowest price this year in the coming days
The start of March has been bittersweet for Cardano (ADA) but mostly, the coin has traded sideways. As more bear pressure starts to build,...
Stripe Brings Back Crypto Support After 4 Years — Says ‘Crypto Is Going Mainstream’
Payment giant Stripe has brought back crypto support after it stopped processing bitcoin payments four years ago. The company now says,...
Russia and Belarus face crypto sanctions, Crypto.com hounds users for loan payments and Biden signs executive order on crypto: Hodler’s Digest, March 6-12
Coming every Saturday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst)...
Upcoming AML Regulations in Estonia to Affect Cryptocurrency Industry
Estonia is preparing to enforce a set of new anti-money laundering rules that will stiffen requirements for crypto companies operating...
Yuga Labs Obtains Cryptopunks and Meebits Brands, Gives Commercial Rights to NFT Holders
On Friday, Yuga Labs, the firm behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) collection, announced the company acquired...