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Russian Banks Told to Track Crypto-Related Transactions Amid Currency Restrictions
Bank of Russia has recommended commercial banks pay heightened attention to their clients’ transactions related to...
A detailed guide on how to lose all your Bitcoin investments
Let’s say you want to lose your Bitcoin (BTC) totally, irretrievably and forever. Hey, it’s not our place to wonder why. Maybe it’s part...
ETH Continues to Leave Trading Platforms, Ethereum Balance on Exchanges Lowest in 3 Years
While the second-largest crypto asset by market cap has gained more than 15% in value against the U.S. dollar during the last week, the...
Biggest Movers: AVAX Almost 20% Higher, as RUNE and ZEC Near 15% Gains on Saturday
Crypto markets were mainly in the green on Saturday, with AVAX, RUNE and ZEC being some of the notable gainers. Apecoin traded lower...
Crypto Exchange FTX Partners With AZA Finance ‘to Expand the Adoption of Web3 and Digital Currencies in Africa’
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX is partnering with AZA Finance to expand the use of digital currencies and Web3 in Africa. Through this...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Nears $3,000 to Start the Weekend
Ethereum rallied on Saturday, as the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency moved closer to the $3,000 level. The global crypto...
Ethereum balance on crypto exchanges falls to lowest levels since 2018
The amount of Ethereum’s native token Ether (ETH) kept with crypto exchanges has fallen to its lowest levels since September 2018,...
3 times in March that savvy crypto traders bought breaking news for the price of a rumor
As an old saying goes: Buy the rumor, sell the news. As a digital-native asset class, the prices of cryptocurrencies are clearly...
US Lawmaker Says Bitcoin Is Aligned With American Values, Will Strengthen the Dollar
U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions says bitcoin is aligned with American values and will strengthen the U.S. dollar. The lawmaker further...
BlockFi confirms unauthorized access to client data hosted on Hubspot
New Jersey-based crypto financial institution BlockFi confirmed a data breach incident via one of its third-party vendors, Hubspot....
Bitcoin beats owning COIN stock by 20% since Coinbase IPO
Buying a Coinbase stock (COIN) to gain indirect exposure in the Bitcoin (BTC) market has been a bad strategy so far compared to simply...
Universal Music Group’s Web3 Label Buys Bored Ape for $360K in Ethereum
On Friday, Universal Music Group’s Web3 label dubbed 10:22PM revealed it purchased the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible...
Bitcoin Ink: Study Shows Interest in ‘Crypto Tattoos’ Jumped 222% in the Past Year
As cryptocurrencies, bitcoin, decentralized finance (defi), and non-fungible token (NFT) technology experienced extreme growth during the...
European ‘MiCA’ regulation on digital assets: Where do we stand?
The proposed European Union Regulation on Markets in Crypto Assets, or MiCA, (hereinafter the “regulation”) was put to a vote in the...
Ukraine’s Largest Bank Suspends Money Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
Privatbank, the largest commercial bank in Ukraine, has temporarily halted transfers in national currency to digital asset exchanges. The...
Stranded no more? Bitcoin miners could help solve Big Oil’s gas problem
The energy usage and environmental impact of Bitcoin (BTC) mining have been frowned upon and been under the scanner by various...
Bitcoin rally hopes diminish as pro traders flip bearish, retail interest at 12-month lows
Bitcoin (BTC) has been trapped in a symmetrical triangle for 56 days and the trend change could last until early May, according to price...
Altcoin Roundup: Three layer-1 protocols see inflows amid choppy, volatile market conditions
Layer-1 (L1) protocols are the foundation of the decentralized application ecosystem, with the Ethereum network dominating the landscape...
Real health benefits will come when medicine and the Metaverse collide
The world is becoming more connected as cryptocurrency, blockchain, nonfungible token projects, the Metaverse and other online communities...
Dubai’s New Virtual Asset Regulator Licenses Crypto Exchanges Binance, FTX
Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority has licensed two cryptocurrency exchanges: Binance and FTX. The regulator was formed...
US Senators Introduce Crypto Sanctions Bill — Expert Says It’s Overbroad, Unconstitutional
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and 10 other lawmakers have introduced the “Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act of...
Strong whale accumulation pushes Aave (AAVE) over 30% in 2 days
Aave (AAVE) has been surging over the last two days. The coin in fact looks like it's about to form a bullish divergence that could push...
Mina (MINA) stages stunning recovery after days in the red – Can the momentum hold?
Mina (MINA) has staged a stunning recovery over the last two trading days. The surge was largely triggered by news that big-name investors...
Seedify.Fund (SFUND) remains largely unchanged despite launching brand new ecosystem features
Seedify.Fund (SFUND) has remained largely unchanged even as the project announced major new features on its ecosystem. The coin which has...
Luno Launches Venture Fund to Invest in Over 200 Crypto and Fintech Startups per Year
Luno cryptocurrency exchange recently announced the launch of an investment arm, Luno Expeditions, whose objective is to invest in...
Metaverse and NFT integration: Top 3 coins to consider
The metaverse is seen as the hottest trend in crypto right now. The big tech giants of our time are pouring money into this idea. In the...
Solana (SOL) is targeting $100 in the days ahead – Here is how this will happen
Despite various bearish predictions over the last three weeks, Solana (SOL) has remained quite resilient. The coin has lost and regained...
Fund Manager Jim Chanos Says He’s Shorting Coinbase
The founder of Kynikos Associates called the crypto exchange a “bubble stock” in a CNBC interview. Source
BAYC’s Apecoin (APE) surges by over 80% just a few days after launching
Apecoin (APE) appears to be the next big crypto in town, at least based on the performance over the last few days. The token, which is...
Terra (LUNA) – could surge past crucial overhead resistance – Is $100 coming?
LUNA is consolidating between the $85 and $95 range right now. At the time of writing, the coin was trading at $83.88, down around 6% in...
What Is ApeCoin and Who Is Behind It?
A carefully coordinated marketing campaign takes great pains to distance the new token from Yuga Labs, but the firm that created the Bored...
Optimism Raises $150 Million in Series B Funding Round Led by Paradigm and A16z
Optimism, an L2 (Layer 2) rollup solution for Ethereum, has raised $150 million in its Series B funding round coming from big companies in...
New Report From Dacxi Finds Lack of Crypto Education Stops Over 57% of People From Investing
PRESS RELEASE. Dacxi, the world’s leading Crypto Wealth Platform, released a comprehensive report titled ‘The State of...
Market Wrap: Ether Outperforms, Bitcoin Rises Above $42K
Ether (ETH) was the standout on Friday, rising as much as 5% versus a 2% gain in BTC. Altcoins have taken the lead, suggesting greater...
Bitcoin spikes to $41.7K highs as Ethereum nears $3K reclaim
Bitcoin (BTC) saw brisk upwards action during the Wall Street trading session on March 18, conforming to predictions that higher levels...
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bond Issuance Apparently Delayed
The country’s finance minister had previously suggested the bond sale could be launched as soon as this week. Source
Bank of Russia Allows Sberbank to Issue Digital Financial Assets
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, has been authorized by the country’s monetary policy regulator to issue digital financial...
Fact or fiction? Did ApeCoin (APE) really drop by 80% since launch?
ApeCoin (APE), the governance token of the well-known Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT project was airdropped to BAYC and Mutant Ape Yacht...
Without Robots, DAOs Will Never Progress Beyond Their Current Level
Artificial intelligence would eliminate human error from current DAO models. Source
Andrew Yang Wants Web 3 to Prove the Haters Wrong
With a pair of new DAOs, is Andrew Yang crypto’s political darling? Source
Biggest Movers: Apecoin up Nearly 100% on Second Day of Trading, AAVE, HNT Also Move Higher
On its second day of trading, APE rose by nearly 100% and is up over 1,200% in the last two sessions. Although gains were significantly...
Bitcoin Holding Above $40K; Resistance at $46K
Bitcoin (BTC) is strengthening above $40K and could see further upside toward the $43K-$46K resistance zone. The consolidation phase could...
Ukraine Crypto Exchange Founder Accuses Binance of 'Cooperating' With the Russian Government
Michael Chobanian also says Binance has yet to make its promised $10 million donation. The exchange didn't respond to CoinDesk's request...
The blockchain projects making renewable energy a reality
Much has been said about Bitcoin‘s carbon emissions. Far less has been said about the potential of blockchain to increase the efficiency...
Why Is the IMF So Afraid of Cryptocurrency?
The IMF is not a neutral aid organization, but the economic arm of a vast power structure. Crypto threatens that power. Source
Japanese Fintech Firm Kyash Raises $41 Million, Jack Dorsey’s Block Participates in Funding
A Tokyo-based financial technology company called Kyash has raised $41.2 million in a Series D funding round which saw participation from...
Price analysis 3/18: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, LUNA, SOL, ADA, AVAX, DOT, DOGE
Bitcoin (BTC) is facing a challenging environment in 2022 due to the surging inflation and geopolitical turmoil. Although gold has...
Nexo bags “Best Cryptocurrency Wallet” at 2022 FinTech Breakthrough Awards
Nexo, which is a leading regulated institution for digital assets, has been awarded “Best Cryptocurrency Wallet” at the 6th...
From Pariah to Partner: Crypto's Climate Answers
There are signs that policymakers are beginning to recognize crypto's potential for balancing the grid and reducing greenhouse gas...
On-chain analysis: ETH sees largest daily outflow since October, but what does this mean for the price?
As another week comes to a close in this eventful macroeconomic climate, let’s take a look at how the world of cryptocurrency looks,...
Una popular estrategia de inversión con bitcoin pierde fuerza debido a la inflación de EE.UU.
Aun así, los rendimientos reales de las criptomonedas siguen siendo relativamente atractivos en comparación con los mercados tradicionales...
Celsius expands hackathon series to feature latest talent and blockchain ideas
Celsius, one of the best-known cryptocurrency borrowing and lending platforms in the world, is expanding its hackathon series, PR News...
President of Fake UN Affiliate Convicted of Fraud in Crypto Scam
Asa Saint Clair was convicted of wire fraud for devising an investment scheme that swindled hundreds of thousands of dollars from more...
Parallel Finance Launches DeFi ‘Super App’ for Polkadot Crypto Ecosystem
The lending protocol with $500 million in TVL is making a play for market dominance. Source
Hut 8’s Data Center Deal Will Set it Apart From Peers, Analyst Says
Hut 8 closed on its C$30 million purchase of 5 of TeraGo’s Candadian data centers on January 31. Source
Bitcoin Miners Catch a Second Break With Another Downward Difficulty Adjustment
Five days ago, Bitcoin’s hashrate had shown improvement as it increased 15% over the course of ten days and today, the...
Russia’s Sberbank gets license to issue digital assets through its DLT platform
Through a statement issued on Thursday, Russia’s central bank has given the country’s top lender a license to begin issuing...
Cricket NFT Marketplace to Raise Around $100M in Series A: Report
FanCraze, the developer of a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace trading official cricket collectibles, has raised $100 million in Series...
Web 3 Game Development Platform Joyride Raises $14M Ahead of Launch
Optimized for Unity, Joyride allows developers to build blockchain-powered esports, casual and social games on mobile devices. Source
Bored Ape Yacht Club’s ApeCoin Surges 90% in Second Day of Trading
APE is climbing. Source
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Remains Above $40,000 Despite Recent Pullback
Following a rise to a high beyond $41,700 earlier this week, bitcoin’s price has fallen for two consecutive sessions. Despite this,...
Chainlink Total Value Secured Expansion Isn’t Matched by LINK Token’s Growth
This disparity between Chainlink’s TVS and LINK’s market cap may reflect several issues, Coinbase said. Source
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Downtrend Intact, Recession Fears May Weigh
Bitcoin's post-Fed bounce stalls, the shape of the Treasury yield curve may keep risk appetite under check. Source
Argentinian Regulator to Propose Anti-Money Laundering Measures for Crypto Firms
The Argentinian anti-money laundering regulator is reportedly working to force cryptocurrency firms to report their movements and take AML...
‘How I met Satoshi’: The mission to teach 100M people about Bitcoin by 2030
Dušan Matuska is — among many other things — a Bitcoin educator and consultant. The Slovak’s dream is to educate 100 million people about...
GAIMIN Increases Brand Awareness in Esports
PRESS RELEASE. Zug, Switzerland, 18th March 2022: GAIMIN increases brand awareness in esports. GAIMIN Gladiators are pleased to announce...
$1 million rock NFT sells for a penny in all ore nothing error
It’s a hard rock life for one crypto user. A clumsy keystroke and the actions of a sniper bot caused a million-dollar mistake on...
Web 3 Gaming Platform on Terra Blockchain Gets $25M Boost From FTX, Jump Crypto
The round values the Hashed-advised gaming platform at $500 million. Source
Popular Bitcoin Strategy Loses Shine as US Inflation Nears 8%
Crypto real yields remain relatively attractive to traditional markets and could continue to draw investors, some observers say. Source
Young Russians View Crypto as Safe Investment Amid Economic Uncertainty, Poll Finds
As western sanctions increase the pressure on their country’s economy, many young Russians consider cryptocurrency to be a...
Miners that hodl the most Bitcoin are ‘relentlessly expanding’
Bitcoin (BTC) miners are holding more and more Bitcoin while “relentlessly expanding” their operations in 2022. A report by Arcane...
Bitcoin holds $40K as on-balance volume hints at multi-month BTC price breakout
Bitcoin (BTC) narrowed its consolidation range on March 18 as the TradFi trading week looked set to end with $40,000 still in place....
GameFi platform DEA announces NFT Presale for new blockchain game “Cookin’ Burger”
DEA has released a new game title and launched an NFT sale that goes went live on 18 March. Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd. (DEA)...
Taiwan's MaiCoin Crypto Exchange Weighs Nasdaq Listing: Report
Documents seen by Bloomberg say the exchange is considering an IPO within two years. Source
ApeCoin is going to the moon, up 1,400%: here’s where to buy ApeCoin
At the time of writing, ApeCoin was trading for just under $16 with a 24-hour trading volume of an impressive $7.4 billion. Yesterday, the...
Bored Ape Yacht Club’s Apecoin DAO Airdrops Millions of Apecoins to NFT Owners
During the last 24 hours, the cryptocurrency community has been discussing the launch of a new token called apecoin (APE), released by the...
Ultiverse to Expand Metaverse Offerings in BNB Chain Ecosystem with $4.5M Raise
The round was co-led by Binance Labs and DeFiance, a Three Arrows Capital platform fund. Source
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops for Second Time in March
The drop is likely a result of miners unplugging their machines due to high energy costs, said Compass Mining CEO Whitt Gibbs. Source
Qatar Central Bank Studying Digital Banks and CBDCs
Qatar Central Bank is presently examining the possibility of issuing a digital currency as well as digital bank licensing, an official has...
Facebook Owner Meta Sued by Australian Consumer Watchdog for Scam Crypto Ads
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says Meta linked fake media articles to unknowing celebrities. Source
Argentine Congress Approves IMF Debt Deal That Would Discourage Crypto Usage
The $45 billion loan was approved by the Senate on Thursday night, one week after the Chamber of Deputies passed it. Source
Co-Founder of Bitmex Predicts Gold Rising to $10K, Bitcoin Marching to $1 Million
On March 16, Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitmex, published a blog post called “Energy...
12-Year-Old Prodigy-Created Project, TheRandomDao, Listed on LBank
PRESS RELEASE. Meme coins have been trending for a while now in the crypto space and most of them are animal related. Dogs, in particular,...
EU Regulators Warn Crypto Unsuitable as Investment or Means of Payment for Most Retail Consumers
Several European regulators have issued a joint warning on crypto assets. “These assets are not suited for most retail consumers as...
Optimism saves users $1B in fees, raises $150M in Series B
Popular Ethereum scaling solution Optimism has announced a $150 million Series B funding round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and...
Mike Novogratz Expects Bitcoin to Hit $500K — Says BTC Is a Great Alternative in Economies With Poor Stewardship
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz says bitcoin is a great alternative and a lifeline to people in countries with poor stewardship of the...
Argentine Senate to Vote on IMF Agreement Discouraging Use of Cryptocurrencies
The letter of intent was signed by both parties on March 3 and already approved by the Chamber of Deputies. Source
Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf Sets 2022 Hashrate Guidance
The company, which went public in December and counts among its backers actress Gwyneth Paltron, also said its 2025 expectations remain on...
US lawmakers introduce bills that could force crypto exchanges to cut ties with Russian wallets
Representative Brad Sherman will be introducing a bill in the House aimed at cracking down on U.S. businesses handling crypto transactions...
First Mover Asia: Taiwan's Surprising Interest Rate Hike; Altcoins Outdo Bitcoin
A survey of economists expected the country with its soaring economy to leave the rate unchanged; avalanche and solana, among others were...