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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Showing Potential Signs of an Upswing
29.9.2022
A recent higher low may be signaling more buyers are willing to buy at progressively higher prices. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets
US lawmakers propose amending cybersecurity bill to include crypto firms reporting potential threats
28.9.2022
Under the proposed amendment, the 2015 legislation would be renamed the Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
Australia Issues White Paper for Central Bank Digital Currency
28.9.2022
Reserve Bank of Australia is researching the potential benefits of launching a central bank digital currency. The monetary authority released a white paper outlining its goals and invited interested parties to participate with proposals and suggest pilot projects. Central Bank of Australia to Pilot...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Consolidate as Some Expect Fed to Hike Rates by 1%
21.9.2022
Bitcoin fell below $19,000 on Wednesday, as markets prepared for a potential 100 basis point interest rate hike from the United States central bank. Although the consensus for a rate increase remains at 0.75%, some believe that with inflation remaining at historically high levels, a 1.00% hike...
Luart Officially Rebrands to Arcnes as the Platform Looks to Be More Than Just an NFT Marketplace
16.9.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Luart has announced an official rebranding to Arcnes, a move that will better position the NFT platform to innovate and grow to its fullest potential, and this is because Arcnes is more than just a marketplace; it’s a tool for blockchain-based gaming and NFT projects....
Hardware wallets to take similar approach to potential Ethereum hard fork
14.9.2022
Forked coins have proven to be lucrative in the past. Holders of Ethereum came to possess an equivalent amount of Ethereum Classic when it forked in 2016
Bitcoin Miner Iris Rises as Compass Point Upgrades on Potential Boost in Hashrate
14.9.2022
Compass Point analyst upgraded Iris’ stock to a buy recommendation from a neutral
China’s Metaverse Gaming Market Might Explode to Over $100 Billion According to JPMorgan
14.9.2022
Analysts from JPMorgan believe that the metaverse gaming market could explode in China even with the current state of regulation, which presents certain difficulties for adoption. Companies like Tencent, Netease, and Bilibili are JPMorgan’s picks when it comes to taking advantage of this...
Norway Releases Source Code for Digital Krone Sandbox, Utilizes Ethereum Technology
14.9.2022
A crypto company working with the central bank of Norway has published the source code for the sandbox created to trial the digital version of the Nordic nation’s fiat currency. The prototype digital krone is being built on the Ethereum network and the regulator wants to test various...
Ford Files 19 Trademark Applications Preparing a Possible Metaverse Push
12.9.2022
Leading automotive company Ford has filed 19 trademark applications related to possible metaverse activities. In the documents, the company hints at the potential launch of Ford-branded NFTs (non-fungible tokens) on its own marketplace, and also refers to the offering of virtual models of its cars...
Ethereum's potential fork ETHPOW has crashed 80% since debut — more pain ahead?
9.9.2022
A recent report has narrowed ETHPOW's downside target to $18 if the token ever comes to life post-Merge
Russia Explores Stablecoins for Settlements With Friendly Nations
7.9.2022
Russia is cooperating with friendly countries on the potential employment of stablecoins in international payments, a top government official unveiled. The news comes after key institutions in Moscow agreed that the Russian Federation needs to legalize cross-border crypto payments in the face...
Lawyer of Alleged Crypto Launderer Vinnik Calls on Russia to Talk Prisoner Swap With US
7.9.2022
A lawyer representing Russian IT specialist Alexander Vinnik has urged the government in Moscow to discuss a potential exchange of prisoners with the United States, where he was recently extradited. The French legal expert is convinced only a return to his homeland could save Vinnik who...
IMF: Crypto Assets Become More Mainstream as Hedges Against Weak Currencies, Potential Payment Instruments
6.9.2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a report stating that crypto assets have gained a “more mainstream presence as speculative investments, hedges against weak currencies, and potential payment instruments.” The IMF has called for a global response to crypto regulation...
What New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss Says About Cryptocurrencies
6.9.2022
Liz Truss, Britain’s new prime minister, previously said: “We should welcome cryptocurrencies in a way that doesn’t constrain their potential.” Truss beat former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, who had a plan to make the U.K. a crypto-friendly nation. Liz Truss...
Steam Bans Scammers After Dev Reveals Potential Shady Game Reselling
2.9.2022
Earlier this week, a developer’s Twitter thread about shady Steam curators who potentially lie to get free game codes went viral. In the thread, using a bit of a sting-like operation to support his suspicions, the dev theorized that these shady curators take game keys and sell them instead of using...
Crypto Ads in Thailand Must Feature Clear Investment Warnings, New Regulations Require
2.9.2022
Thailand has introduced tighter rules that will oblige crypto companies to duly inform potential customers of the investment risks on their advertisements. The new regulations also prohibit businesses in the industry from making misleading or exaggerated claims. Securities Watchdog Adopts Stricter...
Potential Ethereum Hard Fork Token ETHPOW Could Trade Around 1.5% of Ether Price, Futures Suggest
1.9.2022
"We can infer how much the market estimates ETHPOW will be worth from simply looking at spot-future basis," one firm said
Potential Bitcoin price double-bottom could spark BTC rally to $30K despite 'extreme fear'
31.8.2022
The selling pressure in the Bitcoin market is not as bad as it was during the Terra and Three Arrows Capital crises
UN Human Rights Chief Voices Concern Over Assange Extradition Case, Wikileaks Continues to Raise Large Sums of Crypto
29.8.2022
On Saturday, the human rights chief at the United Nations (UN), Michelle Bachelet, said that the potential extradition of whistleblower Julian Assange raises concerns for the rights of future whistleblowers and investigative journalists. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency supporters have continued to donate...