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Team Behind Ethereum’s PoW Fork Aims to Launch Network 24 Hours After The Merge
13.9.2022
While The Merge is expected to take place in less than two days, the Ethereum proof-of-work (PoW) fork is scheduled to go live 24 hours after the transition, according to ETHW developers. On August 8, 2022, ETHW exchanged hands for $141 per unit and today the crypto asset is down 73% lower in...
Crypto Stocks Tumble After Bitcoin Dips on Higher-Than-Estimated Inflation
13.9.2022
Digital asset miners were among the worst performers on Tuesday
Bitcoin Miner Poolin to Issue 'IOU' Tokens After Suspending Withdrawals
13.9.2022
Poolin, one of the largest Bitcoin mining pools, has announced that it will issue IOU (I Owe You) tokens to impacted customers after it froze withdrawals last week
Ether May ‘Inevitably’ Turn Into a Store of Value After Ethereum’s Merge, Consensys Economist Says
13.9.2022
Lex Sokolin, head economist of decentralized protocols at ConsenSys, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss why ether could be seen as a store of value as regular and institutional users stake their tokens on the network
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Extends Gains, ETH Consolidates Ahead of The Merge
12.9.2022
After rising to a multi-week high over the weekend, ethereum consolidated on Monday, as market uncertainty increased ahead of tomorrow’s Merge. The token, which continues to trade above $1,700, fell from Sunday’s high, as bulls likely liquidated previous positions. Bitcoin remained...
U.S. SEC Setting up New Office to Look After Crypto Filings
12.9.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is advancing its plans to establish a new office tasked with filings related to crypto assets. The agency expects the new entity will be established later this fall.
Under the plan, the new Office of Crypto Assets will be set up along with...
U.S. SEC Setting up New Office to Look After Crypto Filings
12.9.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to create a new office to handle the review of company filings related to crypto assets. Named the Office of Crypto Assets, it will be under the SEC's Division of Corporate Finance as part of its Disclosure Review Program (DRP). ...
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In 2 Months the Top Smart Contract Tokens Gained 44% Against the Greenback Ahead of Ethereum’s Merge
12.9.2022
With The Merge coming next week and Cardano’s Vasil hard fork commencing soon after, the market capitalization of the top smart contract tokens by valuation increased 1.19% during the past 24 hours to $316 billion on September 11, 2022. Moreover, the market capitalization of the top smart...
Nigerian Blockchain Startup Bitmama Closes $2 Million Pre-Seed Round
11.9.2022
After raising $1.65 million via a pre-seed extension, Bitmama, a Nigeria-based blockchain startup, has now closed its pre-seed funding round at $2 million, a report has said. Leading the funding round were two Africa-focused venture capital firms: Unicorn Growth Capital and Launch Africa....
After Years Of Anticipation, Assassin's Creed Is Finally Going To Japan
10.9.2022
It’s finally happening: Assassin’s Creed is going to Japan. After a series of earlier reports and leaks, Ubisoft finally made the news official during Saturday’s 2022 gaming showcase.Read more
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Bulls Targeting $1,800 This Weekend
10.9.2022
Ethereum rallied to a fresh three-week high to start Saturday’s session, however gains eased as the day progressed. The token continues to trade above $1,700, as market sentiment remains bullish. Bitcoin experienced a similar day, with the token slowly losing steam, after a failed breakout...
China to Crack Down on Copyright Infringement Through NFTs
10.9.2022
Authorities in China are going after creators of digital collectibles based on other people’s works of art, the use of which was not authorized. The government offensive is part of a campaign to combat online copyright infringement and piracy with the participation of several departments....
Bank of Russia to Promote Digital Ruble in Foreign Trade as Finance Ministry Pushes for Crypto Option
10.9.2022
Days after the two institutions agreed on the need for cross-border crypto payments, the finance ministry and the central bank of Russia are once again highlighting their different priorities. While the treasury department aims for legalizing cryptocurrency payments in the coming months,...
After Big Rally Past $21K, Bitcoin’s Price Momentum May Not Last
9.9.2022
Bitcoin’s price gain was the biggest in six months, leading a broad-market rally in cryptocurrencies that pushed the industry’s market capitalization back over $1 trillion
Blockchain.com to Open Dubai Office After Securing Preliminary Regulatory Approval
9.9.2022
The crypto exchange joins a number of companies expanding to the Middle East as Dubai aims to turn itself into a leading cryptocurrency hub
500,000 DAI From DAO Maker Exploit Was Sent Through Tornado Cash, Security Analysts Report
9.9.2022
On September 8, the crypto security and smart contract auditing firm Certik revealed that 500,000 DAI was sent through the Tornado Cash mixing platform after the funds were stolen in August 2021. The digital assets originally stemmed from the DAO Maker breach that saw the loss of more than...
4 Crypto Tokens Reap Hashpower From The Merge, ETC Secures Most of the Hashrate Leaving ETH
9.9.2022
20 days ago, a poll was shared on Twitter asking miners where they planned to dedicate their hashrate, after The Merge transitions Ethereum into a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain. The proof-of-work (PoW) contenders at the time were tokens like ravencoin, ergo, flux, and ethereum classic. When...
Uniglo (GLO) Added To Top Safe Projects Alongside Uniswap (UNI), And Apecoin (APE) After Audit From Paladin
9.9.2022
Security is always a paramount concern for users of decentralized finance, and with good reason. A DeFi project has no centralized entity like a traditional exchange to hold user information or funds. This means that a hacker could theoretically steal all of the user’s assets if they were to gain...
Thai Regulator Accuses Digital Asset Service Provider of Failing to Comply With Information Request – Matter Referred to Law Enforcement
9.9.2022
Thailand’s securities regulator recently said it had referred digital asset service provider Zipmex and its Thai unit chief executive officer, Akalarp Yimwilai, to a technology crime division of the Royal Thai Police. The regulator said it made decision after Yimwilai and his company failed...
Top Russian Lawmaker Joins Calls for Legalizing International Crypto Payments
9.9.2022
A high-ranking member of the Russian parliament has urged for the adoption of a relevant legal framework to properly regulate cross-border crypto payments. His proposal comes after key regulators in Moscow said that Russia needs to allow the use of cryptocurrencies in foreign trade, now that...