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Nasdaq Aims to Launch Crypto Custody Services in Second Quarter
26.3.2023
Nasdaq intends to launch its custody services for digital assets like bitcoin by the end of this year’s second quarter. The exchange operator is among those traditional financial firms that want to play a role as intermediaries in the crypto sector which saw the collapse of some major...
NFT Sales Drop 5.4% to $193M, Ethereum Dominates with $107M in Sales: Weekly Recap
25.3.2023
Over the past week, statistics show non-fungible token (NFT) sales totaled $193.08 million, down 5.44% from the previous week. Ethereum dominated NFT sales with more than $107 million or 55% of all sales, while Solana-centric NFT sales recorded $26.3 million or 13% of sales in the same period....
Custodia Bank's membership denied for ties with crypto markets, says US Fed
25.3.2023
The United States Federal Reserve released an 86-page report on March 24 detailing the reasons for denying Custodia Bank's application for membership
In-Chat Tether Transfers Introduced in Telegram
25.3.2023
Users of the Telegram messenger will now be able to send each other the leading stablecoin, tether (usdt), directly in the chats. The new option expands the list of cryptocurrencies available for purchase, sale, and trade in the messaging app. Tether Added to Wallet Bot in Telegram Messenger...
Arbitrum airdrop hype grips DeFi world: Finance Redefined
24.3.2023
The Arbitrum airdrop has created quite a hype in the DeFi industry, with several fake airdrops and exploits leading up to the distribution
Nasdaq to launch crypto custody services by end of Q2: Report
24.3.2023
The service will reportedly be the exchange operator's first major venture into the crypto industry
USDT issuer Tether has up to $1.7B in excess reserves, CTO says
24.3.2023
Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino believes that USDT is becoming the “safest asset to hold in the world” amid the banking crisis
Operation Chokepoint: Bitcoin Advocates Discuss US Government’s Alleged Mission to Eliminate Crypto Access
23.3.2023
Since the collapse of three American banks friendly to cryptocurrency businesses and the U.S. government’s insistence that crypto assets are “risky investments,” many speculators believe bureaucrats are purposely closing access to cryptocurrencies. Some refer to the U.S. government’s recent...
Popular YouTube Channel Linus Tech Tips Pulled After Scammer Hack
23.3.2023
Linus Tech Tips is one of YouTube’s most popular content creators for tech hardware, with over 15 million followers on the platform. That changed very quickly after the account was hacked by crypto scammers who used it to run Bitcoin ads. The account has now been “terminated,” according to an error...
Jake Paul, Lindsey Lohan, Soulja Boy and Several Other Celebrities Face SEC Charges for Touting Cryptocurrencies – What Happens Now?
23.3.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed civil charges against eight celebrities, alleging they illegally promoted two cryptocurrencies without disclosing that they were paid to do so.
In a news release on Wednesday, the SEC unveiled charges against celebrities who promoted...
Coinbase Tries AI Assistant Chatgpt for Pre-Listing Risk Assessment of Tokens
23.3.2023
Crypto exchange Coinbase has tested Openai’s Chatgpt as a token verification tool comparing it with its standard security procedure. In over half of the cases, the AI platform produced the same results as the manual review, but it also failed to recognize some high-risk assets. Chatgpt Approves...
Breaking: Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon reportedly arrested in Montenegro
23.3.2023
The former blockchain executive is wanted by Interpol for his role in the $40 billion collapse of the Terra Luna ecosystem during May 2022
Texas Lawmaker Launches Resolution to Protect Bitcoin Investors, Support BTC Economy
23.3.2023
A legislative proposal has been introduced to support the bitcoin economy in the U.S. state of Texas. “The individuals who own bitcoin should be protected” under the Texas Constitution, the proposal describes. “No citizen of Texas shall ever be deprived of their right to own bitcoin...
eToro raises $250M after terminating SPAC deal
22.3.2023
The Israel-based firm raised capital for the first time since 2018, after failing to go public in 2022 through a SPAC merger
Xapo Bank to enable USDC deposits and withdrawals
22.3.2023
According to the Bitcoin custodian, utilizing the USDC stablecoin will allow members to deposit and withdraw funds without fees
A third of US crypto holders have experienced theft: Report
22.3.2023
Ten percent of crypto holders surveyed made no attempt at protecting their assets; victimization varied strongly by age
Circle CSO Twitter account breached by scammers
22.3.2023
"Any links to offers are scams. We are investigating the situation and taking action accordingly," wrote USDC issuer Circle
Onecoin Head of Legal and Compliance Charged for Role in Crypto Pyramid
22.3.2023
Authorities in the U.S. have announced charges against a former Onecoin executive for her alleged role in the notorious crypto pyramid scheme. Bulgarian national Irina Dilkinska, who was extradited on Monday, may face up to four decades in prison if found guilty on counts of fraud and money...
Seized exchange Bitzlato allows users to withdraw 50% of Bitcoin
22.3.2023
Bitzlato is yet to resolve the issue with the remaining 50% of user funds and may eventually compensate using its own funds
Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Restores User Access to Half of Bitcoin Balances, Report
22.3.2023
Bitzlato users can now partially withdraw their bitcoin funds from the dismantled cryptocurrency exchange, according to a media report. The Russia-linked trading platform was targeted by Western law enforcement and had its France-based server infrastructure seized in January. Bitzlato Customers...