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Swiss Watchmaker TAG Heuer Now Accepts Cryptocurrency in US
23.5.2022
Luxury watch manufacturer TAG Heuer announced it’s introducing online cryptocurrency payments for customers in the United States. The Swiss company provides the new payment option through a partnership with crypto payment processor Bitpay. Tag Heuer Partners With Bitpay to Offer US Clients...
CFTC Chairman Confirms Bitcoin, Ether Are Commodities
23.5.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) says he is certain bitcoin and ether are commodities. He outlined how his agency is working with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate the crypto sector, noting that “there are no customer...
Russian Appellate Court Cancels Decision to Block Tor Project’s Website
23.5.2022
A court of appeals in Russia has overturned a ruling by a regional court which allowed the blocking of the Tor Project’s website in the country. Due to violations during the initial proceedings, the case has been returned to the court of the first instance for another review. Roskomsvoboda...
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, BNB, XMR, ETC, MANA
22.5.2022
BTC price continues to encounter selling pressure, but a brief rally or the start of consolidation could lead to sharp gains in BNB, XMR, ETC and MANA
So-Called ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Turns ‘Crypto Bro’ — ‘I Started Using Uniswap in Prison’
22.5.2022
Following his release from prison, the former hedge fund manager and convicted felon, Martin Shkreli, discussed cryptocurrencies and using the decentralized exchange (dex) platform Uniswap from a federal penitentiary. The so-called ‘Pharma Bro’ further explained that eventually,...
What is total value locked (TVL) in crypto and why does it matter?
22.5.2022
DeFi participants must be aware of the total value locked (TVL) indicator.Find out here what it is, how it is calculated and why it matters in DeFi
Crypto Mining Farm Uncovered in Russia’s Oldest Prison
22.5.2022
Russian law enforcement officials are investigating a crypto mining operation at Butyrka, Russia’s oldest prison. A deputy warden has been accused of stealing electricity to mint digital coins with the help of unidentified accomplices. Deputy Warden Suspected of Mining Cryptocurrency...
Cointelegraph Store: Introducing Bitcoin Pizza Day merch for crypto OGs
22.5.2022
Celebrating the first real word Bitcoin transaction, Cointelegraph launched a brand new, limited-time "Bitcoin Pizza Collection." Join in on the tradition and grab some of the coolest crypto merch. Free shipping worldwide on orders over $100
Bill Gates: Crypto Has No Valuable Output — It’s Not Adding to Society Like Other Investments
22.5.2022
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has explained why he does not own any bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. “I like investing in things that have valuable output,” Gates said, adding that crypto is “not adding to society like other investments.” Bill Gates on Crypto,...
Draft Law About NFTs Submitted to Russian Parliament
21.5.2022
Lawmakers have filed a bill with the State Duma aimed at introducing the term NFTs to Russian legislation. The authors of the draft say the rights of those who own non-fungible tokens need to be protected as Russians are currently dealing with NFTs at their own risk. Russian Deputies Propose...
Cryptocurrency Is ‘Based on Nothing,’ Should Be Regulated, ECB’s Lagarde Says
21.5.2022
President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde has insisted that unlike a digital euro, cryptocurrency has no underlying asset. It should be regulated to prevent people from losing their life savings by speculating on crypto assets, the top ECB official has suggested. Cryptocurrency...
G7 Finance Leaders Call for Swift and Comprehensive Crypto Regulation
21.5.2022
The G7 finance ministers and central bank governors have called for a swift and comprehensive regulation of crypto assets. The G7 decision followed the recent crypto market turmoil, including the collapse of cryptocurrencies LUNA and UST. G7 Countries Calling for Swift, Comprehensive Regulation...
Report: Cryptocurrency Can Potentially Complement Mobile Money Argues Kenyan Banker
21.5.2022
The CEO of one of Kenya’s biggest lenders has argued there is a possibility cryptocurrencies will complement mobile money in Africa but first, there is a need to convince regulators of their benefits. African Regulators’ Stance on Crypto Cryptocurrencies can potentially complement...
20% drop in the S&P 500 puts stocks in a bear market, Bitcoin and altcoins follow
20.5.2022
Recession fears mount as a 20% decline in the S&P 500 places stock in a bear market, increasing the chance that BTC and altcoins will make new lows
FCA will 'absolutely' consider recent stablecoin depegging when drafting crypto rules: Report
20.5.2022
The United Kingdom's Economic and Finance Ministry announced in April that it would work to incorporate stablecoins into a regulatory framework on digital assets
3 red flags that signal a crypto project may be misleading investors
20.5.2022
The challenges faced by Terra, Wonderland and a handful of other DeFi projects exposed the need for investors to do more research and avoid cult personalities
3K+ Bit Digital hosting partner's crypto miners go offline after explosion and fire
20.5.2022
The company said it will be seeking reimbursement for the lost revenue from mining crypto, with operations at Niagara Falls "hoped to resume within a few weeks."
Bearish head and shoulders pattern forces Ethereum traders to re-adjust their price targets
20.5.2022
Traders say Ethereum needs a monthly close above $2,250 to regain bullish momentum, but a bearish technical analysis pattern on the weekly timeframe threatens to push ETH price to new lows first
Panama's president says he won't sign crypto bill into law 'at this moment'
20.5.2022
“If the law has clauses related to money laundering activities — Anti-Money laundering activities — that’s very important to us," said Panama President Laurentino Cortizo
After the Recent Market Collapse, What Is the Future of Cryptocurrencies?
20.5.2022
In recent weeks, the crypto market has marked a slump under alarming global conditions. Since their all-time highs, both Bitcoin and Ethereum have lost more than 55%. Cardano has plunged almost 80% since its all-time high, while Solana, one of the crypto world’s breakthrough stars, has lost...