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Cryptocurrency and the rise of the user-generated brand
3.7.2021
When looking at cryptocurrencies from a marketing perspective, they present a significant paradigm shift in branding
Ukraine Shuts Down Illegal Mining Farm With 150 Rigs
3.7.2021
Law enforcement officials in Ukraine have closed down a cryptocurrency mining farm that was minting digital coins using stolen electricity. The facility had more than 150 mining rigs that have been confiscated during a raid in Chernihiv region. Authorities in Ukraine Seize Over 150 ASICs From...
Bank of Russia to Study Risks of Crypto Investing With Banks and Payment Providers
3.7.2021
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has set out to examine the risks associated with cryptocurrency investments. The regulator is going to conduct a dedicated study with the participation of major banks and payment processors operating in the Russian market. CBR Adds Crypto to Its Survey Program...
Altcoin Roundup: Smart investors don’t just buy dips, they dollar-cost average
2.7.2021
The crypto market may be down from its all-time highs, but dollar-cost averaging is still the best way to build long-term profits
BIS Economist Recommends ‘Technology-Neutral’ Crypto Regulation, Low-Cost Supervision of Decentralized Markets
2.7.2021
An economist with the Bank of International Settlements has found that cryptocurrencies are not sought as an alternative to fiat currencies or regulated finance, therefore a “technology-neutral regulation to this asset class” is recommended. The economist discussed “embedded...
Proposed bill in Iran could ban all foreign-mined cryptocurrencies
2.7.2021
Lawmakers seem to be attempting to establish a legal framework behind a Central Bank of Iran decision for people to only use crypto from state-licensed mining operations for payments
What is really behind El Salvador’s ‘Bitcoin Law’? Experts answer
2.7.2021
Here’s what crypto and blockchain experts think about Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s announcement that Bitcoin is now legal tender
NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers to wear crypto logo for next five years
2.7.2021
The Trail Blazers will reportedly feature the StormX logo on team jerseys for the next five years, beginning with the 2021-22 season
Crypto ownership has nothing to do with distrust in fiat: BIS study
2.7.2021
Cryptocurrency owners are “generally more educated than the average,” according to a new study by the Bank for International Settlements
Bithumb to ban employees from trading crypto on its platform
2.7.2021
After introducing staff-related trading restrictions a while ago, Bithumb will soon completely ban its employees from using its platform to trade crypto
Huobi imposes 24 hr crypto withdrawal delay to dampen speculation
2.7.2021
The exchange's decision aligns squarely with Beijing's ongoing and multi-pronged crackdown on the country's cryptocurrency investors in its attempt to prevent both capital outflows and volatility in the crypto sector
Thai SEC and Cayman Islands regulator take action on Binance
2.7.2021
Thai SEC and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority are the latest regulators to join the global scrutiny against Binance
3 reasons why analysts are turning bullish on Curve Finance (CRV)
1.7.2021
Attractive yields for stakers, protocol revenue and competition among DeFi protocols have analysts pointing to a bullish long-term view for Curve Finance
Enjin's EFI token sale nets $20 million as NFT aspirations grow
1.7.2021
EFI is the native cryptocurrency of Efinity, a Polkadot-based parachain developed by Enjin. The token sale, which was open to retail investors, sold out in just two-and-a-half hours
$30B ADA now staked as Alonzo smart contract excitement builds
1.7.2021
Cardano launched its first Alonzo smart contract testnet on May 27. On June 11, IOHK confirmed that Alonzo is now able to deploy smart contracts
Study names United States ‘most crypto-ready’ country
1.7.2021
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether are considered to be commodities by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission
FinCEN lists cryptocurrencies as top AML and CFT priorities
1.7.2021
FinCEN will soon issue regulations on how financial institutions should incorporate its priorities on crypto considerations into their AML programs
Balancer earmarks $10M for near-zero fees on Ethereum-compatible trades
1.7.2021
The Balancer and Polygon partnership aims to lower gas fees for traders on the Ethereum blockchain
Financial Advisor Survey: 26% Plan to Recommend Cryptocurrencies Over Next 12 Months
1.7.2021
A recent survey of financial advisors and their investing strategies shows “a significant shift to embracing cryptocurrencies.” More than 26% indicated that they plan to increase their recommendation of cryptocurrencies over the next 12 months. Furthermore, 49% of advisers said that...
Kazakhstan to introduce new energy fees for crypto miners in 2022
1.7.2021
The new law introduces an additional tax levy for energy used by crypto miners starting from January 2022