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Lower-middle income countries lead in crypto adoption, but not volume: Chainalysis
23.10.2023
Usage is down, but the future of crypto looks bright thanks to adoption in up-and-coming economies, according to Chainalysis
Yield App onboards six fresh cryptocurrencies
23.10.2023
Yield App takes great pleasure in coming out with its declaration of having taken on six fresh cryptocurrencies. They are the Polygon Network (MATIC), as well as Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), Atom (ATOM), Ripple (XRP), and Link (LINK). It will now be possible for users to earn 5% via the Yield...
People’s Bank of China Governor Vows to Curb Crypto Speculation
23.10.2023
The new governor of China’s central bank has promised to stop speculation associated with cryptocurrency transactions in the country. Pan Gongsheng made the vow in a report detailing measures to maintain the stability of the Chinese financial market and prevent risks. PBOC Prepares to Crack Down...
Hong Kong Regulators Restrict Retail Investor Access to ‘Complex’ Crypto Products
23.10.2023
The securities regulator and the central banking institution of Hong Kong have updated the region’s crypto policy in response to enquiries from the industry. In a circular on the virtual asset-related activities of intermediaries, the authorities introduced additional measures to protect retail...
Binance Resumes Euro Transfers Through New Fiat Partners
21.10.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is restoring fiat services for customers using the common European currency, the euro (EUR). The coin trading giant announced that users are already migrating to the new platforms it partnered with in the wake of losing the services of Paysafe. Crypto Exchange...
Busy week for Uniswap, and Platypus recovers 90% of hacked funds: Finance Redefined
20.10.2023
Uniswap announced it would start charging a swap fee of 15% from Oct. 17, evoking mixed reactions from the crypto community
Hong Kong securities regulator updates crypto policies, citing market developments
20.10.2023
The notice came more than a month after more than a thousand users reported losses from the JPEX crypto exchange
Web3 game project allegedly hired actors to pose as executives in $1.6M exit scam
20.10.2023
CertiK says Standard Cross Finance hired actors to pose as executives, then dumped tokens on investors, draining $1.6 million from the project’s liquidity pool
Reddit mods dumped tokens hours before blockchain program termination
20.10.2023
Analysis of token movements from Redditor moderators' wallets suggests at least three moderators dumped thousands of dollars worth of Moon tokens just minutes before the actual announcement
Google Cloud teams up with MultiversX amid blockchain firm’s focus on metaverse
20.10.2023
MultiversX announced an array of new features on its xPortal super-app with tools to build next-gen metaverse features on the same day of the Google Cloud partnership
Crypto’s Role in Terrorism Financing Overestimated, Chainalysis Shows
20.10.2023
Inaccurate methodologies have resulted in overstated metrics about the use of cryptocurrency by terror groups fighting Israel, according to Chainalysis. The analytics company has tried to “correct the record” on crypto’s role in terrorism financing amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East....
European Banking Authority, ESMA issue crypto entity suitability guidelines
20.10.2023
The joint guidelines include granting authorization for ART and CASP issuance and conducting prudential assessments for potential acquisitions
Tim Draper warns of crypto scams using his AI-synthesized voice
20.10.2023
Advancements in AI have made it possible to create deepfake videos and voices in which scammers write the scripts to try and illegally obtain others' crypto
Crypto Aid Israel raises $185K, distributes aid to 4 organizations, in 10 days
19.10.2023
The organization is a collective of Israeli Web3 community members and international companies striving to alleviate suffering in the south of Israel
Binance Q3 report appraises crypto market as ‘challenging’ amid high interest rates
19.10.2023
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange painted a somber picture of the market, with occasional bright spots for individual players
US Treasury plans to designate crypto mixers as money-laundering hubs: Report
19.10.2023
The department previously targeted individuals connected to Tornado Cash, but its reported actions on mixers followed concerns suggesting Hamas was financed in part by crypto
Why the 2024 Bitcoin halving may play out differently than in the past
19.10.2023
While the halving event is considered one of the main catalysts for Bitcoin bull markets, it may play out differently next year
Advocacy groups push back against Sen. Warren linking crypto with terrorism
19.10.2023
The Blockchain Association and Crypto Council for Innovation said the terrorist group Hamas had reportedly curtailed using Bitcoin as authorities could more easily track funds
What is the Pareto 80/20 rule, and how does it apply to cryptocurrencies?
19.10.2023
In the context of cryptocurrencies, Pareto principle implies that a minority of efforts or factors often yield the majority of results
Tax Authorities in EU to Share Transaction Data Reported by Crypto Firms
19.10.2023
New EU rules will introduce automated exchange of information on crypto revenues reported by service providers in the sector. A new directive adopted by the Union expands existing registration and reporting obligations as well as cooperation between tax administrations across the bloc. Information...