CoinBurp to Launch First Fiat and NFT-enabled DeFi Wallet
By Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel It’s been an exciting couple of weeks in crypto. Among the news of more and more artists, entrepreneurs, and even celebrities jumping aboard the NFT craze, Bitcoin hit a new all-time record, making blockchain enthusiasts worldwide celebrate. Undoubtedly, it seems like crypto adoption is making theContinue Reading
IOST Join Hands with Apron Network to Establish Decentralized Infrastructure for Developers
By Dalmas Ngetich IOST (IOST) –a highly scalable, Proof-of-Believability-powered smart contracting platform, is partnering with the Apron Network to establish a multi-chain architecture, a press release on Mar 17 reveals. What is the Apron Network? Apron Network operates from the interoperable Polkadot, providing infrastructure services to dApp developers, users, andContinue Reading
UK advertising watchdog cuts ‘irresponsible and misleading’ Bitcoin ad
By Greg Thomson The advert, which was alleged to have targeted retirees, was deemed to be misleading and irresponsible by a U.K. advertising authority. The United Kingdom Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint lodged against cryptocurrency exchange Coinfloor for its publication of a Bitcoin (BTC) advert in the regionalContinue Reading
EU securities regulator warns about risks of ‘non-regulated’ cryptos
By Helen Partz The ESMA analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets, highlighting the supposed risks linked with crypto investment. The European Securities and Markets Authority — the European Union’s independent financial authority — has warned about the high risk of cryptocurrency investment. In its latest “Trends, Risks andContinue Reading
A Ledger Hardware Wallet Is the Best Solution to Protect and Own Your Private Keys
By Bitcoin.com PR The crypto economy is on the cutting edge of both finance and technology, which means that you need to be ever vigilant in protecting your digital assets. A critical component of doing so is using a hardware wallet from a company you can trust, like Ledger, toContinue Reading
Swiss regulators reject Bitcoin Suisse’s banking license application
By Aaron Wood But Bitcoin Suisse still has “many options on the table,” says the firm’s CEO. Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority — the country’s principal financial regulator — has denied Bitcoin Suisse’s application for a banking license. According to an official announcement on March 17, Bitcoin Suisse’s current applicationContinue Reading
Zero to 6,000% in seven days, dormant altcoins are coming back to life
By Greg Thomson Previously dormant altcoins are suddenly erupting, and it’s not very clear why. A rising tide lifts all boats — even those previously thought to be shipwrecked. At least that’s how it looked on March 17 when some previously dormant altcoins erupted back into life, experiencing spikes rangingContinue Reading
Coinbase registers 114.9 million shares ahead of direct Nasdaq listing
By Greg Thomson Coinbase listed the shares for resale in preparation for its initial public offering at the end of the month. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has registered 114,850,769 shares of class A common stock for a direct listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange, as per an amended S-1 filing withContinue Reading
Switzerland: Regulated Crypto Bank Now offers Yields on Its Stablecoin
By Dalmas Ngetich Sygnum–a digital asset bank with operational licenses in Switzerland and Singapore, is offering a 0.75 percent annual yield on its stablecoin, the Digital CHF (DCHF), a press release on Mar 16 reveals. The bank is launching a 3-month Digital CHF (DCHF) fixed-term deposit product in a SwissContinue Reading
Private Messaging App Signal Now Accepts Donations in Cryptocurrencies
By Felipe Erazo The nonprofit foundation behind the privacy-driven messaging app Signal is officially joining the cryptocurrency venture. In this case, the Signal Foundation announced it has started accepting crypto donations. Signal Foundation Also Takes Donations in Privacy Coins According to an announcement via Twitter, the organization encouraged people toContinue Reading
EAEU unlikely to find common ground on crypto regulation, official says
By Helen Partz The Eurasian Economic Union’s member states did not support an initiative to synchronize crypto regulations. Member states of the Eurasian Economic Union, or EAEU, have been struggling to come up with a shared stance regarding cryptocurrency regulations, according to an official. Iya Malkina, assistant chairman of theContinue Reading
Bitcoin price dips under $55K as US bond yields touch 13-month high
By Cointelegraph By William Suberg Fresh difficulties for BTC price action fails to dent investor enthusiasm as the battle for $55,000 support begins. Source:: cointelegraphContinue Reading
BTCS Generating Revenue By Securing Smart Contract-Based Proof-Of-Stake Blockchains
By Guest Post In 2021, companies are enhancing their treasury management strategies to realize improved returns by allocating liquid funds to cryptocurrencies. This shift marks a significant advance in the institutionalization of the cryptocurrency market. In this environment, well-known cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum have shown solid appreciation asContinue Reading
CoinZoom Visa Card Now Supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay
By Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel CoinZoom has announced that it is rolling out support for the major mobile payment providers for its CoinZoom Visa card users. The move will allow cardholders to link their CoinZoom cards to their devices using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay. Users who take advantageContinue Reading
Bullish Bitcoin trading in Korea provides tailwinds for Kakao share price
By Osato Avan-Nomayo Analysts in South Korea are predicting a significant share price increase for Kakao amid the current Bitcoin bull market. With crypto trading reportedly reaching feverish proportions in South Korea, internet giant Kakao might be set for an upward share price advance. Quoting comments from analysts Mirae AssetContinue Reading
Arthur Hayes seeks voluntary surrender in Hawaii court with $10 million bail
By Marie Huillet Lawyers for the former CEO of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX are proposing Hayes’ voluntary appearance on April 6, with his potential release on bail subject to a $10 million personal recognizance bond. Lawyers negotiating on behalf of Arthur Hayes, one of four BitMEX executives and co-owners accusedContinue Reading
Survey: 2 in 5 Americans to invest stimulus checks into Bitcoin
By Shaurya Malwa A new survey found investors were more likely to bet on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies ahead of stocks with the proceeds from the upcoming round of stimulus checks. The checks are coming for Bitcoin Japanese megabank Mizuho found in a recent survey that stimulus check recipients inContinue Reading
Beeple Joins NFT Allstar Artists to Combat Climate Change with Charity Fundraiser
By Reuben Jackson Social Alpha Foundation is set to auction works from top NFT artists on the Nifty Gateway to support Open Earth Foundation’s efforts to bring open digital solutions designed to address climate-related issues. Auction Sponsor Render Network To Donate Carbon Credits To Offset NFT Impact Excitement over NFTsContinue Reading
South Korean Tax Agency Identifies Over 2,400 Evaders Who Used Cryptocurrencies to Bypass Taxation
By Felipe Erazo South Korean authorities seem to be focusing on strengthening measures to combat tax evasion across the nation. The country’s tax watchdog profiled thousands of evaders that relied on cryptocurrencies to hide assets worth billions of Korean won. Evaders Hid a Total of $32.24 Million in Assets PerContinue Reading
Bitcoin’s price doubled in 75 days — How long until the next 100% leg up?
By Samuel Haig Historical analysis suggests that the amount of time it takes for the Bitcoin price to double may accelerate during this bull run. The price of Bitcoin has doubled in the past 75 days, prompting some analysts to question whether the market is approaching over-extension. However, historical analysisContinue Reading
TNC Launches UAE-Based Exchange Platform Aladdin Exchange
By Bitcoin.com PR PRESS RELEASE. TNC Group, the global blockchain entity responsible for massive projects in the blockchain and crypto space, recently launched the Aladdin Exchange — a UAE-based cryptocurrency exchange. The TNC team moves closer to realizing their vision of pushing forward more blockchain technology adoption in the worldContinue Reading
Retail traders buying more Bitcoin than institutions: JPMorgan
By Martin Young Retail traders have been buying large amounts of BTC through PayPal and Square. According to research by strategists at leading U.S investment bank, JPMorgan Chase, retail traders are flocking to buy Bitcoin from mainstream fintech firms. JPMorgan’s data suggests that retail investors have purchased more than 187,000Continue Reading
Bitcoin mine heat-recycling firm MintGreen closes seed round led by CoinShares
By Brian Quarmby Coinshares is teaming up with MintGreen to recycle heat waste from Bitcoin mining. Sustainable crypto mining firm MintGreen has completed its seed investment round, with top digital asset manager CoinShares leading the round. A portion of the funds will likely be used to support two pilot projectsContinue Reading
Hedge Fund Manager Says Sell-off in US Treasury Bonds a Threat to ‘High-Flying Assets’ Like BTC
By Terence Zimwara Hedge fund manager Bob Prince has warned that the recent sell-off in the U.S. government bond market could accelerate and this could “threaten high-flying assets” like cryptocurrencies and blank cheque companies. Prince, who is the co-CIO at Bridgewater Associates, links this looming downturn in the $21 trillionContinue Reading
Nifty News: Ja Rule’s Fyre Fest NFT, Trump tweet auction, Tron and Tezos muscle in
By Andrew Fenton Nifty News is a round-up of all the NFT news that’s fit to print. Today: Ja Rule flogs Fyre Festival painting, dance moves are tokenized, and a new record price recorded for licensed NFT sports memorabilia. The latest celebrity to suddenly realize the immense artistic significance ofContinue Reading