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Pakistan Freezes Over 1,000 Accounts and Cards Used For Crypto Trading
30.12.2021
Authorities in Pakistan have reportedly moved to seize hundreds of bank accounts and cards belonging to cryptocurrency traders. According to local media, they have been allegedly used to make transactions worth close to $300,000 through digital asset exchanges, including major platforms. Pakistan...
MicroStrategy purchases 1,914 Bitcoin, now holds almost $6B in crypto
30.12.2021
The company's holdings are valued at roughly $5.9 billion, representing more than $2.1 billion in gains since its initial purchase in August 2020
Genesis issues $6M NFT-backed loan to Meta4 Capital
30.12.2021
Institutional investors are increasingly entering the NFT space, particularly interested in providing original lending solutions
Bitcoin ‘died’ 45 times in 2021 as media still eager to post BTC obituaries
30.12.2021
438 Bitcoin obituaries have been counted since 2010, and the year 2017 still remains to account for most “deaths.”
Raoul Pal believes institutions have finished taking profits as year winds up
29.12.2021
Raoul Pal suggested that profit-taking by institutions was the likely reason for recent Bitcoin sell offs, but that the selling is likely done for now
Sequoia China leads $25M equity round for DeFi wallet DeBank
28.12.2021
Co-founded in 2018 by Chinese R&D expert Tang Hongbo, DeBank allows users to track 798 protocols across 17 chains
Bank of Russia Wants to Restrict Crypto Investments by Blocking Card Payments, Report Reveals
27.12.2021
The Central Bank of Russia is currently reviewing various ways to prevent Russians from investing in cryptocurrency. One the options on the table is to block card payments to certain recipients such as crypto exchanges, a media report has unveiled. A recent meeting at the State Duma has indicated...
Former UK Chancellor Lord Hammond Warns About Crypto Investing — Says ‘It’s Gambling Money’
27.12.2021
Former U.K. chancellor of the exchequer Lord Hammond has reportedly warned about investing in cryptocurrencies. He said, “It’s gambling money,” noting that “people should be extremely cautious” and “Many regard them as closer to gaming than serious...
Indian police commissioner issues a public warning against crypto frauds
26.12.2021
On behalf of the Hyderabad City Police, Addl. Commissioner Shikha Goel asked Indian citizens to invest in crypto only through reputed and long-established players in this field
'Uniquely DOGE Proposal', Binance 'Funds SAFU', Monero-Mining Spider-Pirates, Late Thai CBDC + More News
24.12.2021
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2021 Brought 7 Out of 10 Biggest Early Stage VC Investments in Crypto, Blockchain
23.12.2021
With venture capital firms boosting their exposure to crypto this year, seven out of ten all-time biggest cryptocurrency- and blockchain-related early-stage venture capital investments took place in 2021, according to a recent report by financial data and software company PitchBook.
The report...
Pakistanis Own $20 Billion in Crypto, Report Reveals
23.12.2021
In the absence of regulations, people in Pakistan have invested a serious amount of money in digital assets. New research claims Pakistanis keep some $20 billion in cryptocurrency, allegedly more than what their central bank has in foreign reserves. Government Urged for Regulations as Study Shows...
Central Bank of Argentina Scrutinizes Companies Offering ‘Extraordinary Returns’ on Crypto Asset Investments
22.12.2021
The Central Bank of Argentina has announced it is making inquiries regarding cryptocurrency investment companies. Specifically, the bank stated they are investigating companies that are offering extraordinary returns with cryptocurrency investments, which are not reasonable. These companies could...
Deutsche Telekom Arm to Validate Polkadot, IOTA Staking + More News
21.12.2021
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Bent Finance confirms pool exploit, advises investors to withdraw funds
21.12.2021
Bent Finance proactively advised investors to withdraw funds and plans to reimburse losses "one way or another."
Binance VC arm leads $60M round in cross-chain protocol Multichain
21.12.2021
Shortly after rebranding from Anyswap last week, Multichain raised $60 million in a seed round led by Binance Labs
0.01% of Bitcoin holders control 27% of all circulating coins: Study
20.12.2021
Bitcoin’s “one percent” reportedly controls a greater share of BTC than the richest U.S. households control in dollars
Crypto FOMO Will Be Huge Investment Driver, Regulatory Clarity Expected in 2022, Says Blockfi Executive
20.12.2021
An executive with Blockfi says that “this year has been a huge year for mainstream consumer demand into crypto.” Noting that fear of missing out (FOMO) will be a huge driver for investors, the executive expects some regulatory clarity next year. Crypto FOMO Will Drive Investments...
Bank of Russia Has Tools to Restrict Crypto Investments, Governor Hints
19.12.2021
The Central Bank of Russia has reaffirmed its opposition to cryptocurrency investments citing the volatility of the digital assets as a key motive for its conservative stance. Governor Elvira Nabiullina has recently indicated that the regulator has the means to restrict them. Nabiullina Insists...
Russia to Decide Between Full Ban and Legalization of Crypto Investments, Trade
17.12.2021
Authorities in Russia are discussing two very different approaches to the regulation of cryptocurrencies and related activities. While the Bank of Russia is reportedly seeking to introduce a ban on buying crypto assets, lawmakers are moving forward with efforts to adopt rules for mining, exchange...