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Immutable X (IMX) gains 50% following the close of a $200M fundraising round
12.3.2022
IMX price rallied by 50% after the successful completion of a $200 million Series C funding round and the influx of new projects planning to launch on the layer-2 NFT solution
Terraform Labs donates $1.1B for Luna Foundation Guard's reserves
11.3.2022
High demand for UST has led to a pool imbalance on Curve Finance, requiring intervention
Altcoin Roundup: DeFi token prices are down, but utility is on the rise
11.3.2022
DeFi token prices leave a lot to be desired, but the sector’s real benefit is the lending and liquid staking options, not the price of useless governance tokens
Chainalysis Launches Screening Tools Designed to Prevent Sanctions Evasion
11.3.2022
Blockchain forensics company Chainalysis is launching two tools that will allow crypto companies to deny sanctioned persons and entities access to their platforms. The move comes amid concerns that Russia may use cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions imposed due to its invasion of Ukraine....
US and EU double down on measures against Russia potentially using crypto to evade sanctions
11.3.2022
"The use of cryptoassets to circumvent economic sanctions is a criminal offence,” said U.K. regulators
Fantom Foundation issues clarification statement about departure of Andre Cronje and Anton Nell
11.3.2022
The statement comes amid ongoing speculation regarding the recent departure of two of its most prominent developers
Bank of Israel issues draft guidelines on cryptocurrency AML/CFT
11.3.2022
Private banks could be required to conduct risk assessments on case-by-case basis
Self-made wealth more likely to flow into crypto than inherited: Report
11.3.2022
94% of wealthy crypto entrepreneurs have made their wealth purely on their own, a new report suggests
Here’s how traders were alerted to RUNE’s, FUN’s, WAVES’ and KNC’s big rallies last week
11.3.2022
Trading volume pumps can act as early signs of dramatic price action, and there are ways to spot them early
Binance Suspends Transactions With Russian Mastercard and Visa Cards
11.3.2022
Crypto exchange Binance has blocked transactions with Mastercard and Visa cards issued in the Russian Federation. The trading platform announced the move after the American payment giants decided to halt operations in Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine. Russians Unable to Use Their...
Crypto Exchange Kraken Pledges Over $10 Million to Support Ukrainian Users
11.3.2022
Kraken is planning to hand out more than $10 million in aid for clients affected by the military conflict in Ukraine. The amount covers the fees paid by Ukrainian residents in almost a decade and will also include those withheld from Russian traders in the first half of 2022. Kraken Exchange...
Stripe announces fiat payment support for cryptocurrencies and NFTs
11.3.2022
Stripe has partnered with FTX, FTX US, Blockchain.com, Nifty Gateway, and Just Mining to launch a crypto business suite
$40K Bitcoin price is in reach, but analysts warn that a sweep of recent lows is likely
11.3.2022
Sky high inflation, fear over the Fed’s expected rate hike and exploding commodity prices are all possible reasons for BTC’s recent dip below $40,000
FBI director: Russia overestimates its ability to bypass US sanctions using crypto
10.3.2022
Christopher Wray cited the FBI's recent work in seizing large amounts of crypto as evidence there were vulnerabilities in using digital assets to get around sanctions
Inflation spikes in Europe: What do Bitcoiners, politicians and financial experts think?
10.3.2022
Bitcoin‘s role as an inflation hedge is popular, with one expert stating that ”you don‘t need Bitcoin until you do.”
Report: Estonian Prime Minister Calls for Restriction of Cryptocurrencies
10.3.2022
The Prime Minister of Estonia has said cryptocurrencies must be restricted in order to address loopholes that may be used by sanctioned Russian entities to evade the punitive measures. In addition, the premier wants all Russian as well as Belarusian banks to be removed from the global payment...
Paxos secures approval from Singapore’s financial regulator
10.3.2022
The stablecoin issuer said the regulatory approval would help support its partners in expanding services into Asia
EU Targets Crypto Assets in Widened Sanctions Against Russia, Belarus
10.3.2022
The European Union is extending the scope of sanctions introduced in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the latest agreement between member states specifically mentioning crypto assets. Russian oligarchs, senators and Belarusian banks have been targeted. Europe’s Sanctions...
Russian Parliament working group: There should be 'mechanisms to control crypto transactions'
10.3.2022
The working group weighed in on the side of the Finance ministry in a call to regulate, not ban crypto
African Crypto Startup, Basqet Launches Payment Gateway to Enable Businesses Accept Bitcoin – Goes Live With 118 Businesses and $1.3 Million in Transaction Volume
10.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Recently, blockchain payments startup Basqet announced the launch of its cryptocurrency payments gateway which will allow businesses to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as payment. Basqet said it is launching a public beta and will be going live with 118 businesses already...