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Working Group to Develop Efficiency Standard for Crypto Mining in Russia
19.9.2022
Crypto industry experts have formed a working group to draft a standard for energy-efficient and profitable cryptocurrency mining in Russia. The rules will aim to help developers and data center operators offer investors increased hardware uptime. Russia Prepares to Improve Efficiency of Mining...
Luna Founder Do Kwon Isn’t in Singapore, Police Say After South Korean Court Issues His Arrest Warrant
19.9.2022
Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon is not in Singapore, local police say. Accused of fraud after the collapse of cryptocurrencies luna and terrausd, he is wanted in South Korea after a court issued an arrest warrant for him. However, Kwon insists that he is not “on the run.” Police Say...
NFTs will bring crypto to billions of users, explains VC investor
18.9.2022
The CEO and co-founder of Electric Capital, Avichal Garg, shares his views on the projects that will explode in the next bull cycle
Ethereum-Based ‘Cryptoruble’ Token Under Development in Russia
18.9.2022
Developers are working on a “cryptoruble” that, as they say, can improve Russians’ access to global exchanges and be used for cross-border payments. Defi platform Indefibank, which is behind the project, says the token will be pegged to the national fiat but independent from...
Solar-Powered Crypto Farm in Australia to Prove Bitcoin Mining Can Be Green
18.9.2022
A crypto mining data center in the state of South Australia will be running mainly on solar-generated electricity, a media report reveals. The coin minting facility has been set up in a region known for its energy-hungry iron ore extraction and steel production. Bitcoin Farm to Mine Cryptocurrency...
Golden cross vs. death cross explained
17.9.2022
Golden crosses and death crosses are key signals that technical analysts use to determine whether an asset is trending upward or downward
Blockchain Association calls White House's crypto framework a 'missed opportunity'
16.9.2022
Critics claimed the Biden administration's reports focused on environmental concerns over crypto's energy consumption and illicit uses rather than the technology's benefits
Possession of Bitcoin still legal in China despite the ban, lawyer says
16.9.2022
Crypto holders in China are protected by the law in case of theft, misappropriation or breach of a loan agreement despite the ban on crypto
Ukrainian Supermarket Chain to Accept Cryptocurrencies Through Binance Pay
16.9.2022
Varus, a retailer with over 100 supermarket stores across Ukraine, has partnered with the world’s leading digital asset exchange, Binance, to launch cryptocurrency payments. Customers will now be able to order groceries online and cover the bill through a Binance Pay wallet. Ukrainians...
Sales of Hardware Crypto Wallets Decline in Russia With Easing Currency Restrictions
16.9.2022
Interest in hardware wallets allowing cold storage of cryptocurrencies is decreasing among Russian users after this year’s surge that followed the invasion of Ukraine. The sale volumes for these devices have almost halved, according to a report quoting leading marketplaces. Russians’...
Michael Saylor Publishes Open Letter Discussing the ‘Sheer Volume of Misinformation’ Tied to Bitcoin
16.9.2022
The Microstrategy executive Michael Saylor is a big believer in Bitcoin as his company has purchased close to 130,000 bitcoin during the last few years. Six days ago, the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy published a report that claims proof-of-work mining operations have been affecting...
SEC’s Gensler Signals Extra Scrutiny for Proof-of-Stake Cryptocurrencies: Report
15.9.2022
Speaking after the Merge (but not specifically about Ethereum), SEC Chair Gary Gensler said proof-of-stake cryptos could be investment contracts that subject them to securities regulations
Singapore's financial authority grants license to SBI's digital asset arm
15.9.2022
The firm planned to launch a digital asset securities platform in Singapore, as well as provide custody, capital markets products and corporate finance advisory services
South Korean prosecutors apply to revoke Do Kwon and other Terra employees' passports
15.9.2022
Singapore, where Terra co-founder Do Kwon is currently staying, does not have an extradition treaty with South Korea
The Ethereum Merge to proof-of-stake is complete — What’s next? | Interview with Dr. Julian Hosp
15.9.2022
Now that the historic Ethereum Merge is finally complete and everything went off smoothly, what's next for the network? Join us as we discuss this and more with Tim Warren, co-host of Coffee N Crypto, and Dr. Julian Hosp
FTX, Bybit among the first exchanges to launch spot ETHW trading
15.9.2022
Bybit officially announced that it launched ETHW trading against the USDT stablecoin, planning to soon open ETHW deposits and withdrawals
Crypto bill needs clarification on 'digital commodity' — Sheila Warren
15.9.2022
CCI CEO Sheila Warren said that there was “a very tight window” to pass the crypto bill given the possible change in leadership following the 2022 Midterm Elections
F2Pool, Poolin to start Ethereum PoW mining after ETHW mainnet launch
15.9.2022
Together, ETHW mining pools already make up more mining capacity in terms of block share than Ethermine, which opted to shut down mining operations
Ethereum community wastes no time minting PoS NFTs right after the Merge
15.9.2022
The Merge happened, and now the community watches like proud parents as Ethereum takes its first steps as a proof-of-stake consensus
Russian Prime Minister Orders Finance Ministry, Central Bank to Agree on Crypto by December
15.9.2022
The central bank and the finance ministry in Moscow have been asked by the head of the Russian government to agree on a vision for the development of the country’s digital asset market by Dec 1. Working with other regulators, they should also present a common position on the legislation...