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Xbox’s Multiple-Account Game Pass Plan Sounds Like A Great Deal
2.9.2022
Following a wave of rumors and leaks, Xbox has finally unveiled some details about its account-sharing plan for Game Pass. Called Game Pass Friends and Family, it’s not available stateside yet. But when (or if) it eventually becomes available outside the two countries Microsoft is testing it in,...
Crypto.com Accidentally Sent $7 Million to Customer — Sues 7 Months Later to Get It Back
2.9.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com accidentally transferred about $7.26 million to a customer’s account but did not notice the error for seven months. The crypto company has now sued the customer to recover the funds. Crypto.com Sues Customer 7 Months After Mistakenly Transferring over...
New Study Says Number of Cryptocurrencies Now at 10,000 — Five Coins Account for 75% of Total Market Cap
31.8.2022
The number of known cryptocurrencies surged from 6,000 in July 2021 to 10,400 in February 2022 before dropping to around 10,000 by August. Only five cryptocurrencies currently account for over 75% of the entire crypto industry market capitalization. A Thousand Cryptocurrencies Added Every Month...
Crypto Farms Mining at Russian Oil Fields Reach 85 MW of Capacity, Analysts Say
31.8.2022
Farms mining cryptocurrency at oil wells in Russia account for 85 megawatts (MW) of energy capacity, experts have estimated. Investors are considering projects for another 200 MW despite constraints stemming from Western sanctions, a report reveals. Annual Income From Crypto Mining With Associated...
ECB President Christine Lagarde Blames Climate Change for Europe’s Torrid Inflation
28.8.2022
According to the French politician currently serving as the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, Europe’s scorching hot inflation can be blamed on climate change. During her interview with Madame Figaro, Lagarde stressed that people need to take into account that...
Brazilian Brokerage Platform Rico to Offer Cryptocurrency Services Next Year
27.8.2022
Rico, a Brazilian brokerage platform part of XP Inc., has announced it plans to enter the cryptocurrency market next year. The division is expanding its operations and will also enter the banking sector, launching digital account services and a credit card. The platform follows in the steps...
Binance froze $1M corporate account due to law enforcement request
26.8.2022
The crypto exchange accused a Tezos tool contributor of "mislead[ing] the community" by claiming it was unaware of the reason Binance blocked access to its corporate account
Cardano hard fork ‘ever closer’ as upgraded SPOs account for 42% of blocks
26.8.2022
IOHK wants to see at least 75% of new blocks coming from upgraded nodes, along with two other "critical indicators" before implementing the Vasil hard fork
Accused Bitfinex Bitcoin Money Launderer Heather ‘Razzlekhan’ Morgan Speaks for the First Time Since Her Arrest
24.8.2022
Following the federal judge’s decision to give the accused Bitfinex money launderer Heather Morgan permission to “engage in legitimate employment,” Morgan has broken her silence on social media. Morgan’s Twitter account dubbed “Heather ‘Razzlekhan’...
Celsius Countersues Keyfi Founder, Company Claims Millions Were Stolen From Crypto Lender’s Wallets
24.8.2022
Roughly seven weeks after Keyfi founder Jason Stone filed a lawsuit against the crypto lender Celsius, the company has filed a countersuit against Stone claiming that he stole millions from Celsius wallets and allegedly “pocketed seven-figure returns.” Stone’s attorney Kyle...
Plaintiff in Coinbase lawsuit raises issues of account lockouts, crypto as a security
23.8.2022
A Coinbase user claimed the crypto exchange "boldly flouts federal and state laws" by not completing the proper registration as a securities exchange in the United States
Reports Say FTX Warns Customers Not to Interact With Aztec Network, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Responds
21.8.2022
According to reports on social media, a number of users have complained that FTX has blocked a transaction that was associated with the Aztec Network’s zkmoney privacy technology. Following the accusations, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried explained that transactions are monitored for...
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...
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....
PS5 Scam Hacks Twitter Account Of Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss
3.8.2022
Jeanie Buss, the owner of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, had her Twitter account hacked earlier to day as part of a PlayStation 5 scam.Read more
Pakistani Politician Imran Khan’s Instagram Account Used to Promote Crypto Giveaway Scam
2.8.2022
Imran Khan, a former prime minister of Pakistan and current chairman of one of the largest political parties in the country, has confirmed that his Instagram account was compromised and hackers used it to promote a cryptocurrency giveaway scam. Imran Khan’s Instagram Account Hacked, Used...
China Bank Account Freeze Controversy: Authorities Reveal Latest Reimbursement Plan, Three Officials Now Under Investigation
31.7.2022
In a move seen as an attempt to pacify protesting bank clients, Chinese authorities in Henan province announced their latest repayment plan which sees customers with deposits ranging between $14,827 and $22,240 qualify for reimbursement. In addition, authorities said two unnamed officials from...
Chipotle’s ‘Buy the Dip’ Game Plans to Reward Players With $200K in ETH, BTC, SOL, AVAX, and DOGE
25.7.2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill, often referred to as simply Chipotle, has announced a new cryptocurrency game that encourages fans to “Buy the Dip.” The game aims to give away over $200K in crypto rewards and coupons for specific foods priced at a penny. Chipotle Returns With Another...
Latest Global Findex Survey: Share of Adult Population with a Bank Account Now 76% — 1.4 Billion Adults Still Unbanked
16.7.2022
Between 2011 and 2021, the share of the world’s adult population that had bank accounts rose from 51% to 76%, the findings of the latest World Bank Global Financial Index survey have shown. About 1.4 billion adults are, however, still unbanked, not having the money or the identification...
Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2me to Rescue 2gether Customers After Account Block
16.7.2022
Bit2me, a Spanish cryptocurrency exchange, is looking to absorb customers of 2gether, another Spanish exchange, after the company blocked access to its trading platform. Bit2me will pay the €20 fee that 2gether imposed on its customers to continue trading on its platform. The customers will...