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Bitcoin ‘Can’t Be Stopped’: Nigerians Look to P2P Exchanges After Crypto Ban
9.2.2021
Some Nigerians plan to continue using bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies despite a directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last week ordering banks to close down accounts associated with cryptocurrencies
US Lawmakers Ask Justin Sun, DLive How They Moderates Extremist Content
9.2.2021
The letter also asks whether DLive identified any crypto donations from foreign entities to the individuals present on Jan. 6
How a Lawsuit Against the IRS Is Trying to Expand Privacy for Crypto Users
9.2.2021
Harper’s case may have widespread implications for privacy laws regarding cryptocurrency users if he wins
UN Says North Korea Funded Nuclear Weapons With Crypto Hacks in 2020: Report
9.2.2021
U.N. experts estimate that over $316 million in crypto was stolen by North Korea-linked hackers last year
State of Crypto: India and Nigeria’s Crypto Crackdowns Continue Old Trends
9.2.2021
Both nations hope to prevent banks from providing services to crypto companies
Mobile Firm Employee Charged for Aiding Crypto SIM Swap Attacks Targeting 19
9.2.2021
Stephen Defiore was allegedly paid to transfer cellphone accounts to ones owned by a co-conspirator
U.S. Woman Charged Over Attempted Dark Web Murder-for-Hire Paid With Bitcoin
9.2.2021
The woman allegedly presented a sum of over $5,000 in bitcoin to a dark web admin as proof she could afford the hit
KeepChange Foils Bitcoin Theft but Loses User Data in Sunday Breach
9.2.2021
The bitcoin marketplace has halted withdrawal requests temporarily
BitMEX Introduces Data Storage Framework for FATF’s Travel Rule
9.2.2021
Compliance chief Malcolm Wright led the development of BitMEX’s data storage principles for crypto exchanges
Wall Street Shifts Focus from Blockchain Infrastructure to Crypto Assets
8.2.2021
Enterprise blockchain technology has been underwhelming but financial institutions are investing heavily in digital assets, a new analysis shows
China’s Blockchain Infrastructure Services Provider BSN Adds Casper to Network
8.2.2021
Casper is an Ethereum competitor that aims to launch in the first quarter of 2021
Bitcoin News Roundup for Feb. 8, 2021
8.2.2021
With BTC setting new all-time high prices, ether futures launching and Elon Musk announcing Tesla's purchase of $1.5B worth of bitcoin, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup
Binance Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Forbes Over ‘Tai Chi’ Document
8.2.2021
The exchange did not say in its latest filing why it withdrew the case, at least for now
Ex-OCC Chief Brooks Calls Tesla’s Bitcoin Buy a Bit ‘Scary News’ for Rest of World
8.2.2021
Brooks noted that the U.S. money supply will have risen 40% over the last 12 months once the most recent round of stimulus is done
Bank of Korea: CBDCs Are Fiat Currency Not Virtual Assets
8.2.2021
Some legal changes would be needed before a potential central bank digital currency launch in South Korea, research indicates
Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms to Raise $31M in Sale of Shares to Institutional Investors
8.2.2021
The additional funding will go towards the acquisition of more miners, expanding infrastructure and boosting working capital
India May Side-Step Parliament to Push Through Crypto Bill: Report
8.2.2021
The bill would potentially kick off the development of a digital rupee while banning “private cryptocurrencies.”
Crypto Long & Short: Could Scalable Payments for Bitcoin Undermine Its Value?
7.2.2021
A stream of crypto payments services coming to market give new life to the debate around whether bitcoin can be both a store of value and a payments token
US Senate Bill Re-Introduces Suspicious Activity Reports for Social Media
5.2.2021
The bill would create “suspicious transmission activity reports” for tech platforms
Fundamental Investing Is Alive and Well in Crypto
5.2.2021
Ironically, digital assets might be one of the best asset classes for true fundamental investment analysis, says our columnist