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ECB Chief: Cryptocurrencies Are ‘Certainly’ Being Used to Circumvent Russian Sanctions
23.3.2022
The European Central Bank (ECB) warns cryptocurrencies are being used to evade sanctions by Russians. ECB President Christine Lagarde warns crypto firms against becoming “accomplices” in the crime. ECB President Lagarde Is Certain About Crypto Being Used to Evade Russian Sanctions...
Report: Number of African Cryptocurrency Users up by Nearly 2,500%
22.3.2022
The number of cryptocurrency users in Africa grew by almost 2,500% between January 2021 and January 2022, while the average number of monthly transactions went up by 1,400%, a new report by Kucoin has said. Widespread Adoption of Cryptocurrencies According to a new report by crypto exchange Kucoin...
Nepalese Police Investigate Actress Priyanka Karki for Possible Involvement in Crypto Scheme
22.3.2022
Nepalese actress and model Priyanka Karki is being questioned by the police after her picture was found in promotional material for a cryptocurrency scheme. “The investigation is still underway. We are trying to find out if the actress is involved in the crypto trading promotion or only...
Bitcoin-Friendly Portugal Welcomes Refugees From Ukraine’s Crypto Sector, Report Reveals
21.3.2022
With a war raging in their homeland, thousands of Ukrainians, including many involved in the crypto space, have chosen Portugal as their new home. The country is an attractive destination, not only because of its warmer climate but also its relatively affordable cost of living and crypto-friendly...
Ron Paul Cautions Government Could Still Ban Bitcoin — Says He’s Influenced ‘a Whole Lot’ by History
20.3.2022
Former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul says he still believes that the government could outlaw bitcoin mainly because he is “influenced a whole lot by history and the gold history.” Despite his warning, Paul stressed that crypto “should be obviously permitted.” Ron Paul...
Peter Thiel Says His ‘Biggest Mistake of the Decade Was Getting Too Late and Too Little Into Bitcoin’
19.3.2022
During a discussion published on March 12, 2022, the billionaire entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Peter Thiel discussed how he built Paypal with fellow co-founders Max Levchin, David Sacks, and Luke Nosek. Toward the end of the hour-long conversation, the topic quickly turned...
US Lawmaker Says Bitcoin Is Aligned With American Values, Will Strengthen the Dollar
19.3.2022
U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions says bitcoin is aligned with American values and will strengthen the U.S. dollar. The lawmaker further noted that the cryptocurrency “is trending to be a more resilient alternative option to hedge against fiat-currency inflation.” Rep. Pete Sessions Sees...
Co-Founder of Bitmex Predicts Gold Rising to $10K, Bitcoin Marching to $1 Million
18.3.2022
On March 16, Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitmex, published a blog post called “Energy Cancelled,” which describes the economics behind the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Hayes explains in his 26-minute long opinion piece that historians may point...
Ukraine’s Government Launches Official Website for Cryptocurrency Donations
16.3.2022
The Ukrainian government has launched an official cryptocurrency donation website to raise funds in support of the Ukrainian armed forces and humanitarian aid programs in the fight against Russia. The donation platform is a collaboration between the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine...
Skybridge Capital Founder: Bitcoin Will Be Legal Tender in Many Latin American Countries
15.3.2022
The founder of Skybridge Capital has predicted that “bitcoin will be used by many Latin American countries as legal tender over time, not just El Salvador.” He recently doubled down on his $100K bitcoin price prediction but does not currently see the cryptocurrency as a hedge against...
Report: Sudan Rejects Russian Illicit Gold Smuggling Allegations
14.3.2022
Sudan has denied claims Russian entities have smuggled hundreds of tonnes of illicit gold from its territory. Officials have called the allegations fake news and suggested that Sudan is in fact looking to revive its economy through gold mining. The Rise in Russia’s Gold Holdings The Sudanese...
Gwyneth, Shaq, Paris, Eminem — A Deep Dive Into the NFT Collecting Habits of the Rich and Famous
13.3.2022
Over the last year, celebrities have been dabbling in non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles and a few of their purchases have brought them attention. For instance, a number of socialites, luminaries, big-name personalities, and today’s top brass have purchased NFTs from the Bored Ape Yacht...
Kevin O’Leary Shares Crypto Investing Strategy — 20% of His Portfolio Now in Crypto and Blockchain
13.3.2022
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has shared his cryptocurrency investment strategy. He revealed that 20% of his portfolio is now in cryptocurrencies and blockchain. “The whole point is you don’t know who is going to win.” Kevin O’Leary’s...
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Expects Bitcoin to Hit $100K — Says ‘I Just Really Feel It From All of the Interest’
13.3.2022
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak expects the price of bitcoin to hit $100,000. “I just really feel it from all of the interest,” he explained. “The interest in crypto is so high.” Steve Wozniak’s Bitcoin Price Prediction Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak shared...
Stripe Brings Back Crypto Support After 4 Years — Says ‘Crypto Is Going Mainstream’
12.3.2022
Payment giant Stripe has brought back crypto support after it stopped processing bitcoin payments four years ago. The company now says, “Our optimism for the future of crypto was not unfounded … Crypto is going mainstream.” Stripe Brings Back Crypto Support Payment giant Stripe...
AMC Theatres Now Accepts Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Crypto Payments
12.3.2022
The world’s largest movie exhibition company, AMC Entertainment, has finally begun accepting payments in dogecoin and shiba inu. Supporters of DOGE and SHIB have been waiting for AMC Theatres to accept the two meme cryptocurrencies since September last year. AMC Customers Can Now Pay With...
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak on Crypto: Bitcoin Is ‘Pure-Gold Mathematics’
8.3.2022
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says Bitcoin is “the only one that’s pure-gold mathematics.” He is skeptical of most other cryptocurrencies. In addition, Wozniak is a fan of the metaverse but is less enthusiastic about non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Apple’s Steve Wozniak...
Binance, Coinbase Explain Why Cryptocurrency Won’t Help Russia Evade Sanctions
7.3.2022
The chief executives of two major cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance and Coinbase, do not believe that cryptocurrency is an effective tool to help Russia evade Western sanctions. CEOs of Binance and Coinbase Say Crypto Not Useful at Evading Sanctions Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine...
Ukraine Uses Donated Crypto to Pay for Military Supplies — Government Says $50 Million in Crypto Raised in a Week
6.3.2022
The Ukrainian government announces that $50 million in cryptocurrency was raised within a week since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. The government has so far spent $15 million in donated cryptocurrency to buy military supplies. Ukraine Government Spends $15 Million in Crypto on Military...
Ukraine Crypto Donations: Government Now Accepts Over 70 Crypto Assets
6.3.2022
Crypto payment processor Coingate and International Business Settlement (IBS) have started an arrangement with the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) that enables well-wishers to send donations to Ukraine via more than 70 different crypto assets. Calls for Widening List of Accepted Crypto Donations...