Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
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).
Korea’s Authorities Ban Exchanges From Handling Own Tokens
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKorea’s Financial Services Commission has banned South Korean cryptocurrency trading platforms from handling tokens issued by themselves.
World Bank Rejects Helping El Salvador Implement BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe World Bank has said it cannot help El Salvador because of environmental and transparency shortcomings.
The SEC Puts Off Decision on VanEck’s BTC ETF… Again
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has delayed once again its decision on whether it approves VanEck’s application to launch a Bitcoin ETF.
Korean Crypto Exchanges Forced to Delist High-risk Coins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKorea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has ordered multiple cryptocurrency exchanges in the country to delist some tokens.
The Price of Altcoins Shiba Inu and Chiliz Soars Following Coinbase Pro Listing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe price of Shiba Inu (SHIB), a meme cryptocurrency, and Chiliz (CHZ), a fan token, has skyrocketed after Coinbase Pro listing.
Most Fund Managers Consider Bitcoin a Bubble
Reading Time: < 1 minute81% of fund managers believe the Bitcoin market is a bubble despite the 35% plunge in its price recorded last May.
ETH Gas Fees Plummet 90% in One Month
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe gas fees on the Ethereum network have crashed to levels not seen in 6 months.
US Hedge Funds Will Hold 10.6% of Crypto Assets in 5 years
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWithin 5 years US-based hedge funds will hold as much as 10.6% of all crypto assets in the market, a percentage currently worth $312 billion.
The SEC Unveils 4 Factors Potential BTC Investors Must Consider
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission has released a new number of its Investor Alerts and Bulletin.
Thailand Bans Meme Cryptos and NFTs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC of Thailand has just imposed a total ban on all meme cryptocurrencies, including the popular Dogecoin, and NFTs.
The France Football Federation Allows Issuance of NFTs of its Players
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSorare has teamed up with the France Football Federation (FFF) to issue non-fungible tokens of the players of France’s national team.
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