Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
US Congress Passes Bill to Study Blockchain and Digital Tokens
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe House of Representatives of the United States Congress passed on June 22 the The Consumer Safety Technology Act.
Crypto Company AfriCrypt Owners Vanish With $3.6B
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmeer and Raees Cajee, owners of the South African cryptocurrency firm AfriCrypt, have reportedly run away with $3.6B from the platform users.
John McAfee is Found Dead in Prison
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAntivirus software developer and cryptocurrency enthusiast John McAfee has reportedly been found dead in prison after reportedly committing suicide.
Research Company Chief Strategist: BTC is Not New Gold, Just a Scam
Reading Time: < 1 minutePeter Berezin, chief strategist at research firm BCA Research, has said in an interview with Kitco News that Bitcoin is a scam.
CoinMarketCap to Launch List of Countries Where Cryptocurrencies Are Accepted as Legal Tender
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChangpeng Zhao has just announced CoinMarketCap is launching a list of countries where cryptocurrencies as recognized as legal tender.
Polkadot Price Soars 70% on Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe price of DOT has recorded an unexpected and steep increase on US crypto exchange Coinbase despite yesterday’s negative market tone.
British Financial Watchdog Issues Warning Against Unregistered Crypto Firms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning against 11 crypto companies operating in the country without a license.
Bakkt Launches a Crypto Debit Card
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBakkt, a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, has just announced the launch of a cryptocurrency debit card.
Crypto Miner BTC.com Leaves China Due to Power Supply Cuts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBTC.com has just announced it is leaving China and moving its operations to Kazakhstan as a result of the measures adopted by the Chinese authorities against the mining sector.
VanEck Files Application for BTC Futures Mutual Fund With the SEC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVanEck has just filed a new application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a new Bitcoin futures mutual fund.
CNBC Host Jim Cramer Sells His BTC Because of China’s Measures Against Industry
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJim Cramer has announced he has sold most of his Bitcoin holdings as a result of China’s crackdown on crypto mining.
The Bank of Israel Launches Pilot of its Digital Currency
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of Israel, the country’s central bank, has issued a pilot of its central bank digital currency (CBDC).
MicroStrategy Spends $489M to Buy More Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSoftware firm MicroStrategy has just announced it has expanded its investment in Bitcoin after spending $489M to buy 13,005 BTC.
One of China’s Largest Banks Announces Prohibition of Cryptos But Removes the Announcement
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Agricultural Bank of China has published an announcement in which states it is banning all cryptocurrency-related transactions.
Crypto Miner Hive Blockchain Technologies Receives Green Light to List Shares on Nasdaq
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto mining company Hive Blockchain Technologies has received the approval from the regulators to list its shares on the NASDAQ.
Official From ECB Says Digital Euro Offers Higher Level of Privacy than Private Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA potencial digital euro issued by the ECB would offer a higher level of privacy to users than stablecoins issued by private companies.
Bitcoin Hashrate Drops to November Levels
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe hashrate of Bitcoin, which is the total combined computational power used to mine and process transactions, has slid to an 8-month low.
Paraguay is Exploring the Possibility of Making BTC Legal Tender
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth American country Paraguay is considering the possibility of making Bitcoin legal tender following the example of El Salvador.
Chinese Province of Sichuan Cuts Power Supply to Bitcoin Miners
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe authorities of the Chinese province of Sichuan, which is known for its cheap electricity thanks to local hydroelectric power plants, have ordered state-owned power plants and distributors to stop […]
Scammers Are Sending Fake Ledger Hardware Wallets to Steal Users’ Cryptos
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA group of scammers are using the data of some users of crypto hardware wallet Ledger leaked last year to run a scam.
Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken Eyes Public Listing in 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, which has over six million users, is exploring the possibility of holding and IPO next year.
Grayscale Adds 13 More Crypto Assets That Could Use for its Trusts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInvestment company Grayscale has just added 13 new crypto assets to its list of supported assets.
China Enables Conversion From Digital Yuan to Cash in Over 3,000 ATMs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Beijing division of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has just added a new feature to its over 3,000 ATMs.
UK’s FCA: Britons Increasingly Investing in Cryptos
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to a survey conducted by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), over 2 million adults hold cryptocurrencies in the country.
CNN to Sell Historic Moments as NFTs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCNN has just announced it plans to sell historical moments, such as presidential elections or space travel, as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

























