How the crypto workforce changed in the pandemic
The pandemic has put hundreds of thousands of businesses out of action, saw others fold and decimated great swathes of the economy. But, crypto thrived in this distributed environment. As…
Bitcoin exchange reserves near record low, with traders eyeing $43K BTC price support
BTC price action may be struggling, but one analyst is hoping for a “sell-side liquidity crisis.” Bitcoin (BTC) available on exchanges is about to hit its lowest levels ever, the…
Argo Blockchain secures $25M Bitcoin-backed loan from Galaxy Digital
The Bitcoin mining giant has entered into another BTC-backed loan agreement with Galaxy Digital as it pursues further operational expansions. Argo Blockchain has secured another loan agreement from Galaxy Digital…
Nasdaq to provide price feeds for tokenized stock trades on DeFiChain
Nasdaq, alongside Finnhub and Tiingo, will be providing its price feeds to DeFiChain, a DeFi platform built on the Bitcoin network. Tokenized stocks have had a shaky few months from…
Trading Bitcoin’s like trading stamps, says Swedish central bank governor
In comments at a Swedish banking conference, Sveriges Riksbank Governor Stefan Ingves warned that private money “usually collapses sooner or later.” The governor of Sweden’s central bank, the Sveriges Riksbank,…
Bitcoin price risks losing weekly uptrend as NFT launch sends Tezos (XTZ) to 3-month highs
It’s a rags-to-riches story for Tezos this week, while Bitcoin bulls fail to find momentum for a full recovery from Tuesday’s major price dip. Bitcoin (BTC) ranged below a critical…
Bitcoin transactions ‘akin to bartering,’ Bank of Mexico governor says
Governor Díaz de León said Bitcoin resembles “a dimension of precious metals” when compared to the central bank’s fiat money. The governor of the Bank of Mexico, Alejandro Díaz de…
Major Korean Exchanges Secure Real-Name Account Arrangements With Local Banks
Leading cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have reached agreements with Korean banks to maintain the issuance of real-name accounts, media reports revealed. The deals, although not yet permanent, will allow…
NYDIG Partners With MVB Bank to Offer White Label Bitcoin Solutions
NYDIG, a Bitcoin-based fintech firm, has announced it will partner with MVB bank to integrate its Bitcoin services into MVB’s banking as a service solution. The joint effort will allow…
Report Says Western Union Could Lose $400M if El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin Wallet Gains Traction, Tim Berners-Lee Weighs In
The Republic of El Salvador has made many headlines this week as the country adopted bitcoin as legal tender on Tuesday and became the first-known nation-state to purchase the leading…
NFT Heroes Announce Release of Remaining Heroes Plus Rare and Legendary Upgrade Cards
PRESS RELEASE. At the end of August, the new NFT avatar collection known as SIDUS: NFT Heroes released its first batch of characters – in just 10 minutes, the entire…
New blockchain platform aims to track one third of all shipping containers globally
Global Shipping Business Network launched a new blockchain-based platform to digitize the shipping process, and sought out key partnerships to target the Asian markets. Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has…
YouGov poll finds 27% support for making Bitcoin legal tender in US
Republicans show less support for recognizing Bitcoin as legal tender than Democrats, and baby boomers think its a dreadful idea. A new poll has found that 27% U.S. residents support…
Ohio man pleads guilty to fraud over $30M crypto scam promising 15% monthly
Michael Ackerman faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted of fraud following his guilty plea. The man behind a multi-million dollar cryptocurrency scam has pleaded guilty to fraud…
SEC charges Rivetz over $18M ICO, seeks the return of ‘ill-gotten gains’
The SEC alleged that some of the proceeds from the offering were used to give the founder a bonus of $1 million and a loan of $2.5 million which he…