Ukrainian pharmacies enable crypto payments via Binance Pay
Ukraine continues adopting cryptocurrency payments with the Binance crypto exchange amid the ongoing war with Russia.
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Crypto Incidents Involving Exit Scams, Hacks, and Code Exploits Reach Record Low in December 2022 According to Certik
According to blockchain security company Certik, the number of cryptocurrency incidents involving exit scams, hacks, and code exploits in Dec. 2022 was the lowest monthly figure of the year. Certik noted that the combined incidents amounted to…
OVER Map2Earn: Revolutionary 3D Mapping is Now Available
OVER has launched the Map2Earn Beta program: revolutionary 3D mapping is now available to everyone. It is an innovation that solves the geo-location problem in Augmented Reality (AR). Over Map2Earn Is Now Live in Its Beta Version OVER Map2Earn has…
Lightning Network gets physical form in Australia with Bitcoin ATM
Lightning-enabled Bitcoin ATMs promise to offer instant transaction support and a significant cut in cost from traditional crypto ATMs.
These Altcoins Will Be Hit The Hardest If DCG And Grayscale Fall
The pressure on the Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Grayscale continues to mount. The Winklevoss twins have given DCG an ultimatum of January 8th to return the $900 million Gemini Earn customer funds, while the users themselves have filed a class…
Solana Up 13% Since Yesterday, A Sign Of Brighter Things to Come?
The touted “Ethereum killer” Solana has been on the down-low since its association with the collapsed exchange FTX. However, it seems as though 2023 has new plans for the struggling ecosystem with its native token SOL up by 13% based on CoinGecko…
Tax attorney breaks down the MicroStrategy Bitcoin sale
MicroStrategy’s recent sale of a portion of its Bitcoin treasury holdings puts cryptocurrency tax-loss harvesting into the spotlight.
Bitcoin volatility may return in ‘catch up’ with gold in 2023
Both stocks and gold are leading the way when it comes to new year gains, but can Bitcoin match them?
Morocco finalized crypto regulatory framework: Central Bank
The bill, which should be introduced to public discussion in the following days, will legally define crypto in the fast-growing market.
Car Manufacturer Maruti Suzuki Launches Metaverse Showroom Experience in India
Maruti Suzuki, one of the biggest car manufacturers in India, has announced that it is taking its customer retail experience to the metaverse. The company announced on Jan. 1, it would launch a VR (virtual reality) network for its Arena showroom…
SushiSwap Head Chef Suggests Cooking Up New Token Model – Will The DEX Survive 2023?
On December 7, Jared Grey, the CEO and “Head Chef” of SushiSwap, suggested that the DEX is burning through cash like there is no tomorrow. According to the forum post made by Grey, the DEX has, more or less, a year and a half in headroom which…
Su Zhu gets called out by the community as he fires off accusations against DCG
The 3AC founder fired off allegations against the Digital Currency Group, saying that it conspired with FTX to attack LUNA.
Bithumb former chair Lee Jung-Hoon acquitted in the first instance
The former chair was under allegations of $70 million in fraud charges which were said to have occurred during the acquisition of Bithumb.
Bahamas regulator denies asking crypto exchange FTX to mint new tokens
Bahamas regulator fights back against being ‘publicly challenged’ by FTX against incorrect calculations of digital assets transferred under its control
Demand for Arbitration Filed Against Genesis Global Capital, DCG — Firm Accused of ‘Ochestrating a Sham Transaction’
Three Gemini Earn users have accused Genesis Global Capital of breaching a contract and have subsequently filed a demand for class arbitration with the American Arbitration Association. In addition, the three users assert that all transactions…
2022 in Review: ViaBTC Capital Gathers Momentum and Delivers Win-win Results
PRESS RELEASE. As financial markets worldwide confront major challenges, the crypto market has remained sluggish in 2022. Meanwhile, along with the slowing global economic growth, the crypto market has also entered a prolonged bear period. Despite…
Erik Voorhees tips $40K BTC by June, but little consensus among pundits
ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees expects Bitcoin to reach $40,000 by the summer, while Tim Draper has stood by his $250,000 prediction for the second year running.
Ethereum transactions 338% higher in 2022 but Bitcoin remains most popular
Total transactions on the Ethereum network outstripped Bitcoin more than four-fold, but Bitcoin was still the most searched cryptocurrency of 2022.
Public filings reveal a $3B crypto trader who still lives with his mom
While living at his parent's house in Sydney, Australia, this crypto trader took home over $7 million in profits in 2021, according to public records.
Report: Morocco Central Bank Governor Says Crypto Draft Law Now ‘Ready’
A Moroccan draft crypto law, which seeks to protect individuals from the risks associated with crypto trading, is ready and will soon be presented to stakeholders, Abdellatif Jouahiri, the governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), has said. Adoption of…
No ‘respite’ for exploits, flash loans or exit scams in 2023: Cybersecurity firm
The industry is likely to see “further attempts from hackers targeting bridges in 2023," while users are urged to be warier of their private keys.
Crypto technology will shift towards 'steadier hands' in 2023: Circle CSO
Turmoil in the crypto sector in 2022 will see the tech change hands to "more regulated and established institutions," said Circle's chief strategy officer.
‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Warns of Another Inflation Spike — Expects US to Be ‘in Recession by Any Definition’
Hedge fund manager Michael Burry, famed for forecasting the 2008 financial crisis, says inflation has peaked in the U.S. but there will be another inflation spike. He expects the U.S. economy to be in a recession “by any definition.”…
Craziest Bitcoin Price Predictions For 2023, 1,400% Rally Possible?
The start of a new year kicked off Bitcoin price and crypto market forecasts across social media and mainstream media platforms. Experts are debating whether bulls or bears will drive 2023’s price action. Last year, bears took over and sent the…
Final Fantasy creator reveals ‘aggressive investment’ in blockchain games
The company behind the Final Fantasy franchise says blockchain games will be a major focus of its strategy going forward.
Valkyrie Investments Wants To Take Over Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, Reveals Plans
The state of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), the largest BTC trust in the world, has sparked concerns among investors in the space. With such a large discount to net asset value (NAV), there have been discussions on where the fund goes from…
A Crypto Holiday Special: Past, Present, And Future With Ben Lilly
2022 is coming to an end, and our staff at NewsBTC decided to launch this Crypto Holiday Special to provide some perspective on the crypto industry. We will talk with multiple guests to understand this year’s highs and lows for crypto. In the…
Models and fundamentals: Where will Bitcoin price go in 2023?
The rapidly evolving cryptocurrency ecosystem is entering a new phase in 2023, with incoming regulations in the U.S. and European Union.
‘Tracers in the Dark’ presents a fun crime story — and lesson in privacy
Want to keep the government from snooping on your transactional history? Start studying the forensics of crime and privacy on the blockchain.
Reviewing El Salvador’s Bukele Predictions for 2022: What Went Wrong?
Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador and die-hard Bitcoin enthusiast, formulated a series of predictions about the behavior of bitcoin and the crypto ecosystem for the past year. These included the top price of bitcoin, the influence of the…