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Dozen Crypto Companies Await Portugal License Despite Bank Account Closures

8.8.2022
The central bank of Portugal is now reviewing 12 requests from businesses that want to provide crypto-related services in the country. The applications are pending decision amid recent reports that some commercial banks are closing accounts of already approved operators. Binance Among...

Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, FLOW, THETA, QNT, MKR

7.8.2022
Select altcoins such as FLOW, THETA, QNT, and MKR could rally if Bitcoin breaks above the stiff overhead resistance at $24,668

Nepal Prepares to Issue Digital Currency, Drafts Necessary Amendments

7.8.2022
A task force in Nepal has proposed legal changes allowing the country’s central bank to issue its own digital currency. The move comes after a study indicated that such an initiative is feasible and recommended certain provisions that would authorize the regulator to proceed with...

Police in Kazakhstan Arrest Gang Forcing IT Specialists to Run Crypto Farms

7.8.2022
Law enforcement in Kazakhstan detained members of a crime group suspected of forcing IT experts into operating underground facilities for cryptocurrency mining with threats and blackmail. The racketeers allegedly made up to half a million U.S. dollars a month from their business. Kazakhstan Busts...

Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik in US Custody After Immediate Extradition From Greece

6.8.2022
Russian IT specialist Alexander Vinnik, accused of owning and running the infamous crypto exchange BTC-e, has been handed over to the U.S. This week, Greek authorities proceeded with the extradition, after his return from France, despite Vinnik’s defense protesting the move and calling...

What will cryptocurrency look like in 2027? Here are 5 predictions

6.8.2022
One year isn’t enough time to witness many fundamental changes, but five years is just enough for everything to change

GameStop Sold NFT Games Without 'Consent,' Dev Claims

5.8.2022
GameStop has once again proven with their NFT shenanigans that an unregulated market built on planet-destroying technology is, and this may shock you, not a terribly great idea. In a thorough report from Ars Technica, the GameStop NFT marketplace is yet again the topic of controversy as an...

Coinbase hit with 2 fresh lawsuits amid SEC probe

5.8.2022
In both cases, plaintiffs allege Coinbase made fraudulent and misleading statements about the company's business, operations and compliance efforts throughout the class period

Binance Card users now have access to XRP, SHIB and AVAX

5.8.2022
Binance Card owners now have access to 14 supported cryptocurrencies, including XRP, AVAX and SHIB, among others

Argo Blockchain keeps cashing out BTC to pay the debt to Galaxy Digital

5.8.2022
After selling 887 Bitcoin in July, Argo cut its outstanding balance under the BTC-backed loan to just $6.72 million

Kosovo Renews Crypto Mining Ban Amid Rising Energy Prices

5.8.2022
The government of Kosovo has adopted measures tailored to maintain energy supply in the coming months, including a ban on cryptocurrency mining. The move comes amid a sharp increase in import prices and the restrictions can be extended for up to six months. Authorities in Kosovo Reinstate Ban...

Nomad announces $190 million bounty for lost funds from recent hack

5.8.2022
Nomad announced that it’s offering up to a 10% bounty to return funds stolen from the recent hack on the Nomad bridge on Aug. 2

Portuguese Banks Close Accounts of Crypto Exchanges, Media Reveals

5.8.2022
Major Portuguese banks have started closing or refusing to open accounts for cryptocurrency platforms such as exchanges, according to media reports. The move threatens to tarnish the country’s image as one of Europe’s most crypto-friendly destinations, a haven for bitcoin enthusiasts....

Coinbase Partners With World’s Largest Asset Manager Blackrock to Give Aladdin Clients Access to Cryptocurrencies

4.8.2022
On August 4, the head of Coinbase Institutional, Brett Tejpaul, and the vice president of institutional product, Greg Tusar, announced that Coinbase has been selected by the financial giant Blackrock to provide the firm’s Aladdin platform access to cryptocurrencies. Blackrock Chooses...