SEC of Thailand issues crypto custody provider rules
The Thai securities regulator now requires crypto custodians to have a contingency plan in case of unforeseen events.
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Troubled crypto lender Vauld gets extended creditor protection
The company claims that the negotiations with potential crisis managers entered the “advanced stage.”
MATIC Price Prediction: Rally Could Resume Above $1.05
MATIC price started a fresh increase from the $0.80 support zone. Polygon bulls are now aiming a another increase above the $1.05 resistance zone. MATIC price started a decent increase above the $0.85 resistance against the US dollar. The price is…
Bitcoin 25% Climb Signals Recovery In Crypto Market – Will BTC Soar Higher This Week?
After a strong week for bitcoin (BTC) and many other leading cryptocurrencies, traders are now on the lookout for indicators of what could spark the next bull run. After being battered by losses for the majority of 2022, bitcoin and other…
Crypto mining stocks surge to yearly highs after Bitcoin bounces back
The surge in crypto mining stocks was a relief for the industry after a crippling year, where public crypto miners incurred $4 billion in liabilities.
Bank of England governor questions need for digital pound
BoE governor Andrew Bailey highlighted that the UK already has a wholesale settlement system with a major upgrade.
Tanzanian Central Bank Adopts ‘Phased and Risk-Based Approach to Adoption of CBDC’
After months of research, the Tanzanian central bank announced recently that it had chosen a more cautious and risk-based approach towards the adoption of its central bank digital currency (CBDC). During the research phase, the central bank said it…
Putting carbon credits on blockchain won’t solve the problem alone: Davos
Cointelegraph’s editor-in-chief Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr moderated a panel discussion in Davos, Switzerland about pricing carbon credits.
'Ninth circle of hell' is reserved for SBF for his betrayal: Scaramucci
The SkyBridge founder opened up about his trust in FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried which was ultimately broken after the exchange collapsed.
Japanese regulators want crypto treated like traditional banks
Mamoru Yanase said crypto needs the same safeguards as financial institutions and banks.
Ethereum Price Gearing For Lift-Off to $1,800: Rally Isn’t Over Yet
Ethereum gained pace above the $1,500 resistance zone against the US Dollar. ETH is consolidating gains and might aim a fresh rally towards the $1,650 level. Ethereum started a decent increase above the $1,500 and $1,520 resistance levels. The…
Georgia Prepares to Launch Digital Lari Pilot in First Half of 2023
The central bank of Georgia intends to publish a document detailing the concept of a national digital currency in the coming months. Other participating parties will use it to finalize their proposals for the pilot which the monetary authority…
BTC forming bottom akin to 2018 with one key difference: Bloomberg analyst
The Bloomberg analyst said Bitcoin is forming a bottom similar to how it looked prior to the 2019 bull run but with one major difference in the markets.
Bitcoin Price Consolidates Below Resistance and At Risk of Minor Pullback
Bitcoin price is facing resistance near the $21,500 zone. BTC could correct lower if there is a clear move below the $20,880 support zone. Bitcoin seems to be facing a strong resistance near the $21,450 and $21,500 levels. The price is trading…
DeFi, DAOs and NFTs: Crypto is redefining how charities raise funds
Crypto donations are so much more than just peer-to-peer Bitcoin and Ether transactions.
Authorities in Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia, Cyprus Take Down Crypto Scam Network
Authorities in Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Cyprus have taken down a cryptocurrency scam network in collaboration with Europol. “The suspects used advertisements on social networks to lure victims to websites covertly operated by the…
SushiSwap's new DEX aggregator will '10x our market share' — Head Chef
SushiSwap’s roadmap for the coming year includes the development of a DEX aggregator, a decentralized incubator, and "several stealth projects."
Shiba Inu Devs Set To Unveil Shibarium L2 Network Beta
The beta testnet of Shibarium will soon release, benefiting the entire Shiba Inu community. Shibarium is a layer-2 network operable on the Ethereum mainnet. After the release of Shibarium, the Shina Inu community can build and grow projects. The…
To Becomes Bitcoin’s Go-To Platform, Nostr Will Have To Solve Its Key Management Issues
As Bitcoiners turn to Nostr as a censorship-resistant communication platform, user key management problems will arise.This is an opinion editorial by Shinobi, a self-taught educator in the Bitcoin space and tech-oriented Bitcoin podcast host.I…
Alameda wallet under liquidator control incurred $11.5M in losses: Arkham
According to crypto analytics firm Arkham, at least $4 million of these losses were "preventable losses."
Opinion: The Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol will end ecosystem maximalism
IBC is going to allow assets to move between blockchains without the high level of risk inherent to bridging.
Ethereum Validator Count Surpasses 500,000 Ahead of Upcoming Shanghai Hard Fork
According to statistics, the number of Ethereum network validators on the Beacon chain exceeded 500,000 as of Jan. 12, 2023. The validator milestone comes as Ethereum core developers prepare for the Shanghai hard fork. Five days ago, Ethereum core…
VET Price Retraces, But Sellers Should Short At These Levels
The price momentum of VeChain (VET) registered a halt over the last 24 hours after the altcoin started to trade laterally. In the same time frame, the coin dipped 0.9%, which is minor meaning that VeChain was in consolidation. The coin had picked…
CoinFLEX attempts to hose down backlash over proposed new 3AC project
The pitch deck for the exchange was leaked to the media and had been criticized for involving failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.
Cronos (CRO) Prints Over 9% Gains In A Day While Market Sees Correction
As crypto assets recover from the 2022 crypto winter, Cronos (CRO) has recorded massive gains in 24 hours. Cronos’ trading volume has spiked by 301.28%, showing that the coin has attracted more trading activity. Generally, the crypto market…
Binance Launches Off-Exchange Settlement Solution ‘Binance Mirror’ for Institutional Clients
The largest crypto-asset exchange by global trade volume, Binance, announced that its custody business has launched an off-exchange settlement solution for institutional clients. With this solution, institutions can lock a specified amount of…
Why A Morning Star Reversal Could Awaken A Monster Bitcoin Rally
Bitcoin price is already turning heads after reclaiming $20,000 per coin, but if the current monthly candle closes on BTCUSD price charts, the top cryptocurrency will satisfy the conditions of a morning star reversal pattern. The last time the…
EU finance ministers’ group releases statement on political aspects of digital euro
The Eurogroup confirmed its support for digital euro research and noted that some of the design and use elements under consideration would require political decision making.
SHIB Token Sees Rise Ahead of Shibarium Beta Launch
The meme token shiba inu has seen a rise against the U.S. dollar during the last seven days as the coin’s supporters anticipate the beta launch of the layer two (L2) scaling solution Shibarium. Developers detailed on Jan. 15, 2023, that the…
Law Decoded, Jan. 9-16: Gemini, Bithumb, Nexo are fresh targets for regulation and prosecution
While the FTX saga continues to make headlines, last week brought a plethora of new troubles for crypto companies in the United States, Europe and Asia.