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Pakistani Bank Asks Customers to Avoid Conducting Crypto Transactions
A major bank in Pakistan has reportedly asked its customers to avoid conducting cryptocurrency transactions. Bank Alfalah’s action...
Crypto.com Capital Expands $200 Million Fund to $500 Million
Singapore-based Crypto.com Capital announced today that it is expanding the size of its fund to $500 million, from the $200 million it...
India’s Prime Minister Modi Calls for Global Collaboration on Crypto — Says ‘We Have to Have a Similar Mindset’
India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has called on governments worldwide to collaborate on cryptocurrency. He pointed out that...
Bitcoin price can’t find its footing, but BTC fundamentals inspire confidence in traders
Bitcoin’s (BTC) sudden crash on Jan. 10 caused the price to trade below $40,000 for the first time in 110 days and this was a wake-up call...
Singapore Restricts Crypto Ads — Central Bank Says Crypto Trading Not Suitable for the General Public
Singapore’s central bank has issued guidelines to discourage cryptocurrency trading by the general public. The central bank...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Off on US Holiday and Could Fall Further
Good morning. Here’s what’s happening:Market moves: Bitcoin Editor's Note: Because of the U.S. Martin Luther King holiday, First Mover...
Top 10 Most Popular Cryptocurrencies in 2022 So Far
The most popular are usually the ones with the highest market cap. Of course, people already know about them, and that's why they're in...
These are the best penny cryptos to buy right now
The trick to making money in crypto, or in any other investment, is often to get in early while the asset is still underpriced. Of course,...
The best Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solutions to buy right now
Ethereum (ETH) is the biggest blockchain in the world. However, it faces massive scaling challenges that have made it slower and more...
Dusk Network (DUSK) Surges Over 70% In the Last 7 Days – Time to Buy?
Dusk Network (DUSK) has been one of the best crypto performers over the last week or so. The token has seen massive surges and is expected...
Moonbeam (GLMR) loses nearly 15% in 24 hours despite launching on Polkadot – Should you buy it?
Moonbeam (GLMR) launch on Polkadot (DOT) was a much-publicised affair. In fact, the project was one of the key beneficiaries of...
Fantom (FTM) hits new all-time highs – Is it the right time to buy?
Fantom (FTM) has been surging over the last few days. The Ethereum competitor in fact managed to cross above $3.4, hitting an all-time...
25% of US Adults Plan to Start Investing in Crypto, Survey Shows
A U.S. consumer survey shows that 25% of respondents who currently do not own cryptocurrency plan to start investing in crypto....
Down, but not out: Here’s why Theta could be a breakout star in 2022
2021 was a rollercoaster ride for many projects in the cryptocurrency market but as is the nature of crypto, many tokens hit new all-time...
From tuk tuks to COVID tests, YouTuber tests Bitcoin use cases across multiple countries
A YouTuber started a journey in September to see whether he could survive solely on Bitcoin as a means of payment while traveling to 40...
Bitcoin price drops below $42K, but analysts still expect ‘one more impulse’ move
The wider cryptocurrency market continued to see choppy, sideways price action on Jan. 17 with Bitcoin (BTC) experiencing a midday dip to...
ADALend: A New Perspective On Native Cardano DeFi From the Eyes of ADALend’s CEO
A scalable, trustless, and decentralized lending protocol called ADALend is being developed to allow users to operate in a self-governed...
Bitcoin: piso de $40.000 no es seguro ante inactividad de institucionales
Si bien el mercado de opciones de bitcoin ha dejado de ser bajista recientemente, algunos analistas siguen sin estar convencidos de la...
Bitcoin Security and a Rogue Power Plant
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.Bitcoin's energy usage has long been controversial but this time it's not what you'd expect, a story...
Ethereum Gas Site Fees.wtf’s $WTF Token Down 80%, Following $SOS and $GAS
The cult website Fees.wtf, which shows Ethereum users their lifetime gas spend on transactions, saw its $WTF token plummet 80% in its...
15 Privacy Coins See Double-Digit Weekly Gains, Monero Jumps 13%, Secret Gains 50%
Despite the fact that regulations have tightened and bureaucrats worldwide are scrutinizing cryptocurrency usage, a few privacy coins have...
OpenSea surpasses $3.5B in monthly Ether trading volume setting new ATH
With two more weeks left in January, nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea has seen its monthly trade volume in Ether (ETH) exceed...
Price analysis 1/17: BTC, ETH, BNB, ADA, SOL, XRP, LUNA, DOT, AVAX, DOGE
Bitcoin’s (BTC) volatility has been shrinking in the past few days. The standard deviation of daily Bitcoin returns for the last 30 and 60...
What You Own When You Own an NFT
I do not know who needs to hear this, but owning an NFT is not the same as owning a project’s copyright or intellectual property. This is...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero Hashrates Tap Lifetime Highs — Dash, ETC, LTC Hashpower Lower Than Prior ATHs
During the first month of 2022, both Bitcoin and Ethereum’s hashrates have climbed to all-time highs (ATHs). While Bitcoin’s...
Here is why today’s biggest gainer in crypto metaverse coins, Avaxtars price surged 117%
Avaxtars (AVXT) price is currently skyrocketing. It has jumped by about 117% today hitting a daily high of $25.68. Currently, AVXT is...
PlaceWar Co-Founder Myrtle Anne Ramos Talks Gamified Internet Culture, Metaverse and Play-to-Earn
PlaceWar is a decentralized strategic play-to-earn game universe deployed on a multi-chain with highly engaging artillery gameplay that...
Crypto.com Suspends Withdrawals Following 'Unauthorized Activity'
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com suspended withdrawals on its platform on Monday following reports from users of "unauthorized...
Cathie Wood says DeFi and NFTs among “big trends” to watch in 2022
Wood says blockchain technology is one of five trends alongside DNA sequencing, energy storage, AI and Robotics She says DeFI and NFTs...
Indian Prime Minister Calls for Global Cooperation on Cryptocurrency
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for global cooperation to tackle the challenges posed by cryptocurrencies.Speaking virtually at...
Report: Walmart Trademark Filings Hint at Retailer’s Intent to Produce Metaverse and NFT Concepts
According to a recent report, the American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of department stores, Walmart Inc., is...
Bitmain Adds Liquid Cooling Technology to Its Latest Bitcoin Mining Rigs
Bitmain, one of the world’s largest bitcoin mining rig manufacturers, has launched the Antminer S19 Pro+ Hyd., marking the company’s first...
In the Metaverse, Gameplay Is What Matters
Blockchain-based metaverse experiences are a hot topic right now because they combine two of the technology industry’s biggest...
Pakistan’s Crime Agency to Ask Telecom Authority to Block Crypto Websites: Report
Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), which investigates serious and organized crime, said it will ask Pakistan Telecommunication...
Binance to Set Up Crypto Exchange With Thailand's Gulf Energy Development
Binance has agreed to set up a cryptocurrency exchange with Thailand's Gulf Energy Development.Gulf Energy Development, a publicly traded...
Mechanism Capital Launches $100M ‘Play-to-Earn’ Gaming Fund
Crypto investment firm Mechanism Capital has launched “Mechanism Play,” a $100 million fund dedicated to play-to-earn gaming, the company...
Terra (LUNA), Avalanche (AVAX) and Solana (SOL) offer massive opportunities in 2022, says Raoul Pal
Bitcoin and Ethereum are “base investments”, with BTC the OG of crypto, says the Real Vision CEO. Terra and Solana are...
Cardano Price Surges After Metaverse Project Launch, ADA Gains More Than 30% in 7 Days
The smart contract token cardano has surged in value during the last 24 hours after a metaverse project called Pavia launched. Seven-day...
UK 3rd for ETH ownership as crypto adoption grows 1% in December: Survey
British crypto enthusiasts were busy consolidating and rebalancing during the last gasp of 2021. Finder.com surveyed 2,013 internet users...
Animoca Brands Leads $8M Fundraising Round for NFT Platform Built on Solana
Burnt Finance, a protocol built on Solana, has raised $8 million in a funding round led by Animoca Brands. It also launched its...
Dock Launches Ambassador Program
PRESS RELEASE. On a mission to increase brand awareness, grow the community, and promote their upcoming projects, Dock has launched an...
Bitcoin stays in tight range as analyst eyes potential ‘interesting week’ in BTC
Bitcoin (BTC) hovered near $43,000 on Jan. 17 as “boring” price action combined with signs that the market could be...
Indian TikTok Rival Chingari Raises $15M Round Led by Republic Capital: Report
Chingari, an Indian short video platform akin to TikTok, has raised $15 million in a funding round led by Republic Capital, the private...
Technical Indicator Points to Bitcoin Price Bounce
A lesser-tracked technical analysis indicator is signaling good times ahead for bitcoin.The cryptocurrency's 10-week simple moving average...
Majority of JPMorgan Clients Expect Bitcoin to Trade at $60K or More by Year-End
JPMorgan said that according to a survey the majority of its clients expect bitcoin to trade at $60,000 or more by the end of this...
Business Advisory Firm Expects Criminal Cryptocurrency Transactions to Fall by 30% by 2024
Gartner, an advisory firm, has predicted that criminal cryptocurrency transactions or transfers will fall by 30% by 2024. The firm says...
Spain to Impose Restrictions on Crypto Promotions: Report
Spain is placing restrictions on so-called influencers' promotion of cryptocurrencies in an apparent first for the European Union (EU),...
BTC ‘likely’ to repeat Q4 2020 move — 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week facing multiple hurdles but with strong internal support — can old resistance below $50,000 finally fall?...
Cardano Price Surges on SundaeSwap DEX Catalyst
Prices of cardano (ADA) jumped 13% in 24 hours before Thursday's planned launch of SundaeSwap, the first decentralized finance (DeFi)...
Crypto.com pauses withdrawals due to ‘suspicious activity’
Major crypto wallet and platform Crypto.com has temporarily halted withdrawals after “a small number of users reporting suspicious...
Market highlights January 17: Cardano stands tall, US stocks continue poor start to 2022
The crypto market is bearish today as a whole. Jamaica plans to roll out its digital currency in the next few months and its Prime...
Case for Bitcoin Bottom Near $40K Is Weak as Institutions Stay Away
While the bitcoin options market has recently shed its bearish bias, some analysts remain unconvinced about the strength of the move owing...
Not another dog meme coin: see where to buy Baby Doge Coin now
Baby Doge Coin is widely regarded as the offspring of Dogecoin, the first dog meme coin. It has learned a few tricks and lessons from his...
Most Defi Hacks in 2021 Had to Do With Centralization Issues, According to Certik
Certik, a blockchain security and auditing firm, has reported that the most common attack vector for hacks in decentralized finance (defi)...
Indian Gaming Firm nCore Games Raises $10M For Web 3 Offerings: Report
Indian gaming firm nCore Games has raised $10 million in a new funding round led by Animoca Brands and Galaxy Interactive, according to a...
You can now buy LooksRare, which gained 16% today: here’s where
LooksRare is a community-focused NFT marketplace that actively rewards traders and creators for participating. If you want to know more...
Fidelity: ‘Countries That Secure Some Bitcoin Today Will Be Better Off Than Their Peers’
While 2020 and 2021 are considered the years of bitcoin’s institutional adoption, in a new report Fidelity Digital Assets wrote that 2022...
Request surged 24% in the last 24 hours: best places to buy Request now
The live Request price today is $0.355 with a 24-hour trading volume of $86.6 million. The token has gained 24% in the last 24 hours. This...
Singapore Looks to Curb Crypto Ads
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a set of guidelines on Monday that limit crypto firms from advertising their services to...
Cardano finally bullish, up 12% today: here’s where to buy Cardano
After a prolonged losing streak, the fifth biggest coin by market cap is starting to register gains. If you are attracted to unique...
Sotheby’s to Accept BTC, ETH or USDC in Auction of Rare Black Diamond Called ‘The Enigma’
Sotheby’s, the 277-year-old British auction house, said it will be accepting bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH) and the stablecoin USDC for the...
Land Prices Surge on Cardano Metaverse Project Pavia
Gaming application Pavia launched on the Cardano network last week, becoming the first-ever metaverse project on the blockchain.Some...
Konami’s Castlevania Anniversary NFT Sale Raises Over $160K
Konami, a Japanese game developer and software publisher, raised more than $160K in its first foray into the non-fungible token (NFT)...
GemUni Disrupts Crypto Gaming With the Decentralized NFTs Gaming Platform for Play to Earn
PRESS RELEASE. GemUni, a Decentralized NFTs Gaming Platform for Play To Earn, has announced that its upcoming Initial DEX Offering (IDO)...
Crypto.com Capital Hires Jon Russell as LP, Hints at Expanding Fund Size
Crypto.com Capital announced Monday that it is expanding its $200 million Web 3 fund, and it has appointed Jon Russell, a former...
Fidelity Expects More Countries to Acquire Bitcoin Citing ‘Very High Stakes Game Theory’
Fidelity expects more sovereign nation states, or even a central bank, to acquire bitcoin this year. “There is very high stakes...
Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Says He’s ‘All in’ on Solana Crypto — Asks Fans How High SOL Will Go
Boxing legend Mike Tyson, aka “Iron Mike,” says he is “all in on solana.” He is now asking his Twitter...
Robinhood on Listing More Cryptocurrencies: ‘It’s Important That We Get a Bit More Clarity From Regulators’
Robinhood’s chief financial officer has revealed the popular trading platform’s crypto priority and the potential of listing...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Continues Its Sluggishness Amid Darkening Economic Signs
Good morning. Here’s what’s happening:Market moves: Bitcoin's price hovered above $43,000 as investors looked for signs that the...
3 reasons why Harmony (ONE) rallied back to its all-time high this week
Bitcoin price is still a ways from its $69,000 all-time high but this isn’t stopping altcoins from moving toward new highs. Data...
Propy rallies 227% as real estate NFTs become reality and PRO lists at Coinbase
Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) skyrocketed in popularity over the course of 2021 as the wider public became enthralled with projects like the...
Jack Dorsey’s Payments Company Is ‘Officially Building an Open Bitcoin Mining System’
In mid-October 2021, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey revealed the payments firm Block Inc. (formally Square) was considering joining the...
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, NEAR, ATOM, FTM, FTT
Bitcoin (BTC) has stopped its decline and is attempting a recovery along with select altcoins. Some traders have been fearing a massive...
‘AWS for Web3’ Pocket Network Shakes Up Infrastructure of the Internet
PRESS RELEASE. Tampa Bay, Florida, U.S.A – 16th January 2022 – Pocket Network – an infrastructure middleware protocol...
Euro Inflation Hits Record Highs, ECB Not in Rush to Raise Interest Rates
The European Central Bank is concerned over inflation in the euro area rising beyond its own expectations, a high-ranking ECB official has...
Walmart Preparing a Metaverse Push, Trademark Filings Show
Apparently dominating retail competition in the real world isn't enough for Walmart, which filed seven trademarks at the end of December...
Foam Shoe Giant Crocs Files NFT and Digital Collectibles Trademark Application
According to a recent trademark application, Crocs, the American shoe company based in Colorado may be delving into the world of...
Living in Puerto Rico, Where the Taxes Are Low and Crypto Thrives
Andrew Keys’ last half-hour reverse commute from Manhattan to ConsenSys’ office in Brooklyn, N.Y., was a meditative experience. The...
Derivatives Data Shows Softening Crypto Enthusiasm
Several months ago, investors facing FOMO – the fear of missing out – worried that the ship had sailed when it came to crypto. Now,...
$2.5 Billion in NFT Sales This Week, Volume Climbs 161%, Meebits NFT Sales Surge
During the last seven days, there’s been $2.53 billion non-fungible token (NFT) sales, up 161% over the past week....
AI-generative art predicted to be next trend for NFT sector
Sales of nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, reached $25 billion in 2021, demonstrating that the sector is one of the most sought-after markets...
Pakistan Seeks to Block Websites Dealing in Cryptocurrency: Report
Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is reportedly seeking to block websites dealing in cryptocurrency. The decision...
Ariva Wonderland to Revolutionise Tourism Thanks to the Metaverse, Crypto and VR
PRESS RELEASE. One of the most trending topics as of late is the metaverse and more specifically the relationship that this new kind of...
A Former US Senator and Ambassador to China on the Need for Stablecoin Regulation
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.Download this episodeThis week’s “Long Reads Sunday” reading is Max Baucus’ “The Urgent...
Survey: Proportion of South African Crypto Holders Grows to 11.3%, 56% of Crypto Owners Hold Bitcoin
The number of surveyed South Africans that own crypto grew marginally from 10.3% in October 2021, to 11.3% in December 2021. With this...
Bitcoin is ‘a tool for social justice’: ex-Fed official
Communities can now create wealth and move towards financial freedom by investing in Bitcoin, the former audit manager at the Fed said....
Gift to Pope Francis Sold as NFT Raises $80,000 for Afghanistan
A carpet presented by the United Arab Emirates as a gift to the head of the Catholic Church a few years ago has been sold in the form of...
Meme stocks will taper off as traders turn to crypto, says fintech CEO
Meme stock craze is slowly fading as traders eye gains in cryptocurrencies, says Tradier chief executive officer Dan Raju. He also expects...
Rio De Janeiro to Invest 1% of Its Treasury in Cryptocurrency
Rio de Janeiro, one of the largest cities in Brazil, will invest part of its Treasury in cryptocurrencies. The announcement was made by...
MTI Mastermind Arrest: Lawyer Points to Agreement Relating to Johann Steynberg’s Extradition to South Africa
With Johann Steynberg now in custody in Brazil, a lawyer has suggested that South Africa may have to resort to an existing legal...