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New research expects a gloomy year for Bitcoin as DeFi and DAOs rise
21.1.2022
On the brighter side, DeFi will continue to expand and adapt, with DAO governance eventually becoming a major driver of activity on the chain
Bitcoin Falls Beneath $40K, Dragging Crypto Economy Below $2 Trillion
21.1.2022
On Thursday evening around 10 p.m. (EST), the price of bitcoin fell beneath the $40K zone for the first time since September 21, 2021. During Friday’s early morning trading sessions, bitcoin plunged to a low of $38,250 per coin. Furthermore, the market capitalization of the entire...
Argentinian e-Commerce Giant Invests in Mercado Bitcoin and Paxos
21.1.2022
Argentine-headquartered ecommerce giant Mercado Libre invested in Mercado Bitcoin and Paxos as it aims to boost its presence in the cryptosphere, as well as digital asset development and adoption in Latin America....
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Bitfinex Releases Staking Rewards for MATIC
21.1.2022
Bitfinex recently announced staking rewards for MATIC users on the platform. The venture released an official post on their website to make the announcement. Polygon recently shared 90 million MATIC with Bitfinex to promote staking rewards for users. Bitfinex anticipates that its audience can earn...
Laos Licenses 2 Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms
21.1.2022
The central bank of Laos has issued licenses to two cryptocurrency trading platforms. Lao Digital Assets Exchange (LDX) and Bitqik are now the only two licensed entities that can offer full brokerage and trading services in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets in the country. 2 Cryptocurrency...
LBank Exchange Will List STEP on January 21, 2022
21.1.2022
PRESS RELEASE. INTERNET CITY, DUBAI, Jan. 21, 2022 – LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, will list STEP on January 21, 2022. For all users of LBank Exchange, the STEP/USDT trading pair will be officially available for trading at 21:00 (UTC+8) on January 21, 2022. While...
Bank of Russia Proposes Wide Ban on Cryptocurrency Use, Trade, Mining
21.1.2022
True to its hardline stance on decentralized digital money, the Central Bank of Russia is now pushing for a wide-ranging ban on crypto-related activities such as issuance, exchange, and mining. A consultation paper published by the regulator cites threats to financial stability and citizens’...
Moonbeam (GLMR) launch brings EVM interoperability closer to the Polkadot network
20.1.2022
GLMR could be a top contender in 2022 if Moonbeam’s planned interoperability with the Ethereum Network is a hit with investors and developers
Former Binance US CEO Catherine Coley is still missing, and no one seems to be talking
20.1.2022
The former CEO of Binance.US hasn't been active on social media for 276 days, and no one seems to have reported seeing her for months
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Stresses Crypto Trading Platforms Must Be Regulated to Ensure Investor Protection
20.1.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is focusing on bringing cryptocurrency exchanges “inside the investor protection remit,” Chairman Gary Gensler has revealed. “If the trading platforms don’t come into the regulated space, it’d be another year...
Major Geographic Shift in Crypto Use Exposed by Trading Volumes
20.1.2022
An analysis of trading volumes on major crypto exchanges has revealed a geographic shift in crypto trading activity....
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Binance US officially launches trading services in Connecticut
20.1.2022
Despite regulatory uncertainty, the United States is one of the world's foremost cryptocurrency markets and dominates daily Bitcoin trading volumes
Crypto.com Reveals 483 Accounts Compromised in Recent Hack — $34 Million in Bitcoin, Ether Stolen
20.1.2022
Crypto.com has revealed that 483 user accounts were compromised in the recent hack that resulted in unauthorized withdrawals of about $34 million in cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ether. Nonetheless, the company stressed that customer funds were never at risk. Crypto.com’s Hack...
Crypto.com shares details on security breach: 483 accounts compromised
20.1.2022
Approximately $33.8 million in crypto assets were stolen from Crypto.com following a security breach on Monday
Mastercard and Coinbase Partner to Make NFTs More Accessible to Everyone
20.1.2022
Payments giant Mastercard has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to make non-fungible tokens (NFTs) more accessible to everyone. Mastercards can be used to make purchases on Coinbase’s upcoming NFT marketplace. Mastercard Partners With Coinbase Payments giant Mastercard...
Here’s how traders capitalize on crypto market crashes and liquidations
19.1.2022
Everyone’s a genius trader during bull markets, but there are also ways to generate profits during bear trends. Here’s how to capitalize on liquidations
THORChain brings DeFi yields and swaps to DOGE
19.1.2022
Dogecoin users can now swap their favorite memecoin for native BTC, ETH, BNB and stablecoins using THORSwap
Bitmex Acquiring German Bank to Create ‘Regulated Crypto Powerhouse’ in Europe
19.1.2022
Crypto exchange Bitmex is acquiring a German bank to create “a regulated crypto powerhouse.” The company plans to establish “a one-stop shop for regulated crypto products in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.” Bitmex Plans to Become a Regulated Crypto Powerhouse...
Coinbase Enter Partnership with Mastercard to Revolutionize NFT Trading
19.1.2022
Coinbase recently announced an official partnership with Mastercard, following its motto of bringing financial freedom. The integration will see the ventures revolutionize the NFT purchasing process. Coinbase intends for users to join the creator profit and economy from their work. That is why...
Auditing Firms Claim Crypto.com Lost $15 Million in Incident as Users Report Suspicious Activity
19.1.2022
Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, experienced an incident on January 17 when some of its users reported strange activity in their accounts. The exchange acknowledged the event, and conducted an investigation immediately after, declaring that all funds were safe. However, reports from...