The Netherlands tops new survey as the most metaverse-ready country
A new study by Uswitch revealed which countries are ready to embrace the metaverse by more technical standards, such as fixed broadband speeds and prices.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Remain Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
Bitcoin continues to trade close to $18,000 on Wednesday, as markets remain bullish, following the latest U.S. inflation report. Following the data, which saw consumer prices rise to 7.1%, many expect the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates…
Japan’s Largest Power Company, TEPCO, To Mine Bitcoin With Excess Energy
TEPCO Power Grid is deploying bitcoin mining operations across Japan in a partnership with a local semiconductor company to capitalize on excess power.Japan’s largest electric power company is about to start mining bitcoin.Tokyo Electric Power…
Russia Cracking Down on Crypto Miners Minting in Residential Areas
Russian authorities are now prosecuting miners extracting cryptocurrency using subsidized electricity for the population, according to a top official from the energy ministry. Power utilities are detecting their increased consumption and trying to…
Alameda had ‘unfair’ trading advantage, special access to FTX funds: CFTC filing
CFTC court filing outlines a murky relationship between FTX and Alameda Research, highlighting the latter’s unfair trading advantage and misappropriation of user funds.
Listen up! Cointelegraph launches crypto podcasts, starting with 4 shows
Want more crypto content? Cointelegraph’s new podcast section features four separate shows exploring a variety of impactful topics.
Dvision Network Announces Dvision World 2․0 Release In Beta Mode
PRESS RELEASE. As part of their ongoing development, Dvision Network has announced the launch of their upgraded Dvision World 2.0 in Beta mode. The launch will officially commence on 14th December, 2022. Not too long ago, via a collaborative…
SEC sues Atlas Trading for $100M stock manipulation scheme
Eight individuals promoted deceptive demand for stocks via Twitter, Discord and YouTube to sell their shares at a high point.
Bitcoin bear market 70% dip kills BTC ‘tourists’ as metric screams buy
Bitcoin risk-return is now presenting a macro buying opportunity, says Philip Swift as data shows a move from capitulation to accumulation.
Jack Dorsey pushes for decentralized Twitter alternative
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey highlighted that a solution to Twitter’s censorship issues is making a platform resilient from corporate or government control.
Bitso Partners With Felix Pago to Offer Whatsapp-Based Remittance Services Between Mexico and US
Bitso, a Latam-focused cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with chat-based payments provider Felix Pagos in order to offer Whatsapp-integrated remittances. The objective of this partnership is to put nearly instant chat-based remittances in the…
Crypto blame game back on US Senators' menu following SBF arrest
While Congressman Brad Sherman saw SBF as the poster child of the crypto ecosystem, congressman Tom Emmer highlighted the crypto community's contribution to uncovering the supposed FTX fraud.
Bahamian securities regulator slams new FTX CEO over 'misstatements'
Bahamian regulators said that they were the first to take action against SBF, and recent actions of the current CEO hindered their investigation.
How to trade crypto using Wyckoff accumulation theory
Not all Wyckoff accumulation setups lead to massive price rallies as far as the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets are concerned.
Bitcoin Zeroes In On $18,000 – Can BTC Upside Breakout Materialize?
White House silent on whether it will return $5.2M in donations from SBF
A White House spokesperson dodged point-blank questioning on whether President Joe Biden is planning to return the political donations from SBF.
Binance US finally rolls out mobile payments service to US customers
Binance’s US arm has rolled out a feature for US customers called "Pay" which was launched by its global parent to users outside the US in 2021.
How Ukraine Became a Crypto Innovation Hub – Alex Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation
Alex Bornyakov is the Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about how the country is using cutting edge technologies such as cryptocurrencies, NFTs and web3 in face of the…
Australian 'token mapping' consultation paper to release in early 2023: Treasurer
The consultation paper will give an insight into how certain crypto assets should be regulated alongside frameworks for company licensing, asset custody and consumer protections under token mapping.
Mobile Payments Outpacing Debit Cards in Argentina According to Central Bank Reports
Mobile payments are thriving in Argentina, leaving behind other traditional payment methods, including credit and debit cards. According to the central bank’s monthly report on retail payments, this kind of payment has thrived, representing…
BNB Price Prediction: Breaking This Barrier Could Spark a Significant Surge
BNB price (Binance coin) found support near $255 against the US Dollar. BNB is rising and might gain pace if it clears the $285 resistance zone. Binance coin price started a recovery wave from the $255 support against the US Dollar. The price is…
Ethereum Price Aim Big After Recent Breakout Above $1,300
Ethereum gained pace for a move above the $1,300 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH is consolidating gains and might eye a fresh increase in the near term. Ethereum was able to clear the $1,280 and $1,300 resistance levels. The price is now…
Tether to reduce secured loans to zero in 2023 amid battle against FUD
The move comes in response to a wave of mainstream media attacks and FUD, primarily from the Wall Street Journal.
PayPal has become an episode of Black Mirror: Elon Musk
The "PayPal Mafia" including co-founders Peter Thiel and Elon Musk have slammed the payments platform over its "totalitarian" debanking policies.
CFTC declares Ether as a commodity again in court filing
The community is hopeful that the assertion by the CFTC will put to bed claims that staked coins are securities according to the Howey Test.
Apple to allow third-party app stores in windfall for NFTs and crypto
In a win for crypto app developers, incoming EU laws will force Apple to permit alternative app stores and apps without the need to go through its App Store.
The Costs Of Running A Bitcoin Node In Nigeria
The hardware, electricity and internet costs of running a Bitcoin node in Nigeria and ideas for mitigating these costs.In this article, I enumerate the costs of setting up and running a node in Nigeria, informed by my experience of running one over…
US Lawmaker Calls on SEC Chair Gensler to Testify About His Crypto Regulatory Failures
Bitcoin Price Hints At Potential Reversal, Buy The Dip?
Bitcoin price gained pace above the $17,500 resistance after the US CPI release. BTC tested the $18,000 resistance and might correct lower in the short-term. Bitcoin was able to clear the $17,450 and $17,500 resistance levels. The price is trading…
Toncoin (TON) Leads Market Gains With Over 27% In A Week
Toincoin is trading at $2.30, gaining 10.61% in 24 hours. The price change in this period is 0.3172. The 24-hour low is $2.05, while the 24-hour high is $2.37. Despite the recent events in the crypto space, TON has enjoyed a positive price surge…