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Binance to Restrict Ukrainian Hryvnia Operations Via 2 Payment Providers
15.3.2023
Crypto exchange Binance will stop processing transactions with Ukrainian hryvnia through two payment platforms later in March. The move follows an earlier suspension of deposits and withdrawals using bank cards in the national currency of Ukraine. Ukrainian Users Lose More Fiat Options to Trade...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls Back to Below $25K
15.3.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Crypto Firm Anchorage Digital to Lay Off 20% of Staff Citing US Regulatory Uncertainty – Here's What You Need to Know
15.3.2023
Anchorage Digital, a crypto bank based in San Francisco, is making substantial staff cuts in response to the current downturn in the crypto market and regulatory uncertainty in the United States.
According to Bloomberg, the company is laying off 75 employees, or roughly 20% of...
Voyager-Binance.US' $1B Deal Should Be Halted, U.S. Government Says
15.3.2023
The Department of Justice doesn’t like provisions that would render the company immune from prosecution for former wrongdoing
Meta Winding Down Support for NFTs on Facebook, Instagram
15.3.2023
U.S. tech giant Meta is giving up on operations with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) amid ongoing turbulence in the crypto space. The company allowed creators to share digital collectibles on its leading social media platforms last year. Meta Platforms Cutting Off Support for Non-Fungible Tokens...
US officials appeal protections for Voyager execs in Binance.US sale
15.3.2023
The DOJ disagrees with the legal protections given to those involved in the Voyager-Binance.US sale saying the court “improperly” exceeded its authority
Central Bank Digital Currency Transactions to Reach $213 Billion Annually by 2030, Research Shows
15.3.2023
A new study shows that payments via central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are expected to reach $213 billion annually by 2030. Furthermore, 92% of the total value transacted via CBDCs will be paid domestically, the research found. $213 Billion Annually Research and market intelligence firm...
Crypto bank Anchorage Digital cuts 20% of staff citing regulatory uncertainty
15.3.2023
It's unclear whether Anchorage Digital’s layoffs relate to the current turmoil in the U.S. banking sector
Crypto Platform Anchorage Digital Laying Off 20% of Its Staff: Bloomberg
14.3.2023
The firm said that U.S. regulatory uncertainty played a role in its decision
Hawex Group took part in the biggest digital currency event this year: Crypto Expo 2023 in Dubai
14.3.2023
Over 10 thousand people interested in digital currency and fintech technologies met at one event to learn about current digital market trends. Experts and guests of the conference spoke about everything from investing to the best stablecoins and NFTs. Fintech company Hawex introduced its products...
Report: Egyptian Police Arrest 29 Alleged Masterminds of Crypto Mining App Scam
14.3.2023
The Egyptian police are reported to have recently arrested 29 individuals associated with the Hoggpool cryptocurrency mining app scam. In addition to seizing 95 mobile phones and 3,367 SIM cards, the police said domestic and foreign currency valued at $194,000 was recovered during the arrests....
Study Shows QR and Digital Payments Continue Gaining Ground in Argentina
14.3.2023
A recent study made by Fiserv, a global payments company, shows that QR and digital wallets have grown significantly as payment options in Argentina. While credit card preference has stagnated, the use of cash for payments has decreased, with only 14% of the polled choosing to use it over other...
CFTC adds execs from Circle, Ava Labs and Fireblocks to tech advisory group
14.3.2023
The technology advisory committee aims to assist the CFTC in “identifying and understanding the impacts and implications of technological innovation in financial services and markets.”
SD Governor Urges 20 States to Block Legislation That Bans Crypto’s Use as Money — Says ‘Its a Threat to Our Freedom’
14.3.2023
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has vetoed a bill that bans the use of cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, as money. The bill, masquerading as a Universal Commercial Code (UCC) guidelines update, also paves the way for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Emphasizing that this bill...
Meta pulling the plug on NFTs across Instagram and Facebook
13.3.2023
The short-lived NFT features were first launched in May 2022, but Meta's financial technology lead said it's "winding down" the tools to focus elsewhere
Marathon Digital: Deposits held at Signature Bank are secure and available
13.3.2023
The company disclosed that it has approximately $142 million in cash deposits at Signature Bridge Bank, which was set up by the FDIC after the shutdown of Signature Bank
NFT Artist Beeple Opens Digital Art Gallery in Charleston
13.3.2023
Mike Winkelmann, also known as Beeple, has opened the 50,000-square-foot Beeple Studios in Charleston, South Carolina, to showcase his art and to build a community of fellow creators
Stablecoin Trading Dominates Monday’s Crypto Market, Tether and BUSD Sell at Premiums
13.3.2023
On Monday, the crypto economy experienced significant market activity with $183.85 billion in global trade volume over 24 hours, with a large portion of those trades involving stablecoins. USDC traded near parity with the U.S. dollar, and several stablecoins, including tether and BUSD, sold...
Bitcoin Miner Marathon Says It Still Has Access to $142M at Signature Bank
13.3.2023
Marathon terminated a credit facility with Silvergate last week
MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital Lead Tenuous Bounce for Crypto-Related Stocks
13.3.2023
The government's weekend backstop of depositors at failed lenders Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank sent bitcoin above $22,000