Russian Government Approves Plan to Regulate Cryptocurrency
The federal government in Moscow has adopted a concept for regulating the Russian crypto space as early as this month. The new framework is expected to place cryptocurrency flows under…
Coinbase files to form a PAC ahead of 2022 midterms
Coinbase will have a political action committee (PAC) during the upcoming election cycle. The publicly-traded cryptocurrency exchange has registered the “Coinbase Innovation PAC” with the Federal Election Commission. The publicly…
Cardano prime for an uptrend after forming local resistance
The broader cryptocurrency market has been performing well over the past week. In less than a week, BTC has surged from around $36,000 to $43,000. This price action has caused…
CoinDesk executive Emily Parker says CBDCs will boost demand for private cryptocurrencies
The executive director for CoinDesk, Emily Parker, has addressed the key differences between central bank digital currencies and private cryptocurrencies. Central bank digital currencies have been a heated topic globally,…
GameStop stock surges amidst speculations of a Microsoft partnership
The stock of Gamestop (GME) recorded a notable surge after rumours started circulating on social platforms about a possible partnership between the video game store chain and Microsoft. GameStop shares…
The virus killer: How blockchain contributes to the fight against COVID-19
Blockchain-powered solutions have been on the front line of the battle against the virus, yet their potential has been underutilized. On Jan. 30, the South China Morning Post reported that…
Bitcoin dated futures with physical settlement go live on Eqonex
Eqonex previously said it was engaged in discussions on the potential merger or takeover options in late 2021. The Nasdaq-listed digital assets financial services company Eqonex has launched a new…
Bitfinex-backed LEO soars to record high on supply crunch expectations
The token surged almost 70% in a day after the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it had recovered most of the stolen funds from the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Unus…
Religious services move to metaverse amid COVID-19 concerns
According to D.J. Soto, the future of churchgoing is in the metaverse because “it reaches people who can’t physically go to church.” Many religious denominations now offer interactive digital locations…
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction: BTC/USD Is Vulnerable below $42K as Bitcoin Holds above It
BTC Price Consolidates above $42K as Bitcoin Holds above It – February 9, 2022 BTC/USD is fluctuating between $42,710 and $45,400 as Bitcoin holds above it . After a minor…
5 Best Platforms for Bitcoin Staking – February 2022
Cryptocurrency staking has become one of the best ways for investors to earn passive income. You simply stake your coins in a protocol, and you get to enjoy benefits like…
Bitfinex hack recovery spurs crypto community responses
As the Bitfinex hack recovery ensued, crypto figures across social media shared their thoughts, raised questions and expressed disbelief. On February 1, there were movements of around $2.5 billion from…
Bitcoin Lightning Network growth capacity plateaus at 3,400 BTC
The capacity of the Bitcoin Lightning Network has short-circuited over the last three months to circa 3,400 BTC capacity, after surging throughout 2021, according to Arcane Research. Following an exponential…
New Alfa Romeo SUV uses NFT and blockchain to track car records
Alfa Romeo’s Tonale NFT certifies a car upon purchase and then records and keeps data during the vehicle’s lifespan. Italian carmaker Alfa Romeo has unveiled its latest vehicle, the Tonale…
JPMorgan estimates ‘fair value’ of Bitcoin at $38K
JPMorgan’s long-term theoretical target for Bitcoin stands at $150,000, up from $146,000 forecasted in January 2021. Amid Bitcoin (BTC) posting a significant price recovery since early February, JPMorgan analysts suggested…