Author: Tony Pearce
Green Mining PEGA Pool Climbs the Bitcoin Hashrate Charts Within Weeks of Launch
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere’s a new Bitcoin mining pool in town and it comes bearing impeccable environmental credentials.
Crypto Exchange Zipmex to Resume Withdrawals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange Zipmex will resume withdrawing funds after the acquisition closes.
Oman to Develop a Crypto Regulatory Framework
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOman plans to create a regulatory framework for the digital asset industry.
Hedge Fund Galois Capital Shuts Down Due to FTX Collapse
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGalois Capital has decided to close after the events related to crypto exchange FTX.
Mike Novogratz: Bitcoin Will Hit $30,000 in Q1 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz, Bitcoin is set to hit new highs.
ECB: Banks Must Now Adhere to Basel Standards When Dealing with Cryptos
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe ECB has just urged banks working with cryptocurrencies to adhere to the standards developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.
Amazon’s Branch Alexa Fund Invests $20M in Superplastic
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe venture arm of Amazon,has recently led a $20 million round for Superplastic.
DBS Will Launch Crypto Services in Hong Kong
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDBS has decided to serve Hong Kong crypto traders.
Citadel Securities Acquires Stake in Silvergate Bank
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInvestment firms Citadel Securities and Susquehanna Advisors Group have recently disclosed their purchase of 7.5% and 5.5% equity stakes in Silvergate.
Institutional Investors Withdraw Funds from Crypto Funds for First Time in Four Weeks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInstitutions last week withdrew funds from instruments focused on digital currencies for the first time since the beginning of 2023.
BNY Mellon: Cryptocurrencies Are Firmly Entrenched in the Financial Sector
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to Michael Demissie, Head of Advanced Solutions at BNY Mellon, cryptocurrencies are firmly entrenched in the financial sector.
LocalBitcoins Shuts Down
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Finnish company has just announced it is suspending its operations.
Aave Launches its GHO Stablecoin on Ethereum Testnet
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAave Companies has launched the GHO stablecoin on the Ethereum testnet Goerli.
Dubai Bans Transactions with Private Tokens
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe United Arab Emirates is tightening its control over the cryptocurrency sector.
The BIS Plans to Develop a Platform for Monitoring Stablecoin Reserves
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank for International Settlements has announced that it is working on the creation of a monitoring system for the sufficiency of backing “stablecoins.”
Crypto-based Investment Funds Received $76M Last Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLarge investors have invested approximately $76 million in such instruments over the past week.
Visa Announces Launch of Platform for Exchanging Stablecoins for Fiat Money
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe company plans to build a global blockchain payment infrastructure whose underlying asset will be fiat-backed stablecoins.
2.04 Million DOGE Tokens Dormant for 9 Years Are Moved
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn unknown user moved on February 5 2,043,137 DOGE that had been idle since December 31, 2013.
Binance Releases a Tax Tool to Provide Tax Details For Crypto Transactions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange Binance has just announced the launch of Binance Tax.
CFTC Chairman Advocates for an Accelerated Implementation of a Cryptocurrency Legislation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) plans to increase its control over the cryptocurrency industry.
Cybercriminals Stole $3.4 Billion in Cryptocurrencies in 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNorth Korean hackers stole $1.7 billion in virtual assets in 2022.
German Bank DekaBank Launches a Crypto Custody Service
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGerman bank DekaBank has recently teamed up with Metaco to use its Harmonize product.
Bithumb’s Owner is Reportedly Arrested
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe owner of crypto exchange Bithumb, Kang Jong-hyun, has been arrested in South Korea.
Israel’s Web3 Businesses Organize First Annual ETHTLV
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe most prominent web3-centered businesses in Israel have come together to organize the first annual ETHTLV, which will run from February 1 to 9 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
BTC Futures Go into Contango for First Time Since FTX Collapse
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe strong demand in the spot market and the closing of short positions in January have led to Bitcoin’s biggest rally since October 2021.
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