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SWIFT moves to next phase of CBDC testing after positive results

[Mar 9, 2023 9:30 AM] According to SWIFT, 24% of central banks will introduce a CBDC within the next couple of years.

CoinTracker integrates with H&R Block to offer crypto tax preparation

[Mar 9, 2023 8:00 AM] The new integration allows crypto users to automatically fill out the crypto portion of Form 8949, which is used to report capital gains and losses from investments for tax filings.

Ukraine’s central bank sees both promises and threats in Bitcoin

[Mar 9, 2023 7:40 AM] The central bank of Ukraine sees crypto as a threat to macro-financial stability and a promising opportunity for better payments at the same time.

Fraudsters Offer Russians Bogus Chance to Invest in Fake ‘State Cryptocurrency’

[Mar 9, 2023 4:30 AM] Internet users in Russia have been targeted in an email campaign advertising the launch of an alleged cryptocurrency issued by the state. Potential victims are encouraged to follow a link to the website of the fraudulent investment scheme, security…

Mt. Gox registration deadline pushed for another month

[Mar 9, 2023 2:54 AM] Mt. Gox creditors have another month to file for their claims as the registration deadline was pushed back by another month.

FCA officials tell UK parliamentary committee crypto regulation is unavoidable

[Mar 8, 2023 3:56 PM] The CEO and chairman of the United Kingdom's financial regulator took a grim tone as they discussed crypto regulation but conceded that they’re the ones who have to do it.

Silvergate Capital Corporation will ‘voluntarily liquidate’ Silvergate Bank

[Mar 8, 2023 3:43 PM] The company claimed that the bank's voluntary liquidation is its best path forward due to recent industry and regulatory developments.

Breaking barriers: Meet 7 women shaping the future of crypto and Web3

[Mar 8, 2023 3:00 PM] Cointelegraph spoke with women from different backgrounds, projects, countries, and generations about career, diversity, and their journeys in crypto.

Vitalik Buterin's philanthropic fund donates 15M USDC to UC San Diego

[Mar 8, 2023 10:30 AM] The Airborne Institute will use the generous grant to study the transmission of airborne diseases such as COVID-19.

China’s Wechat Adds Support for Digital Yuan Payments

[Mar 8, 2023 9:00 AM] Chinese social media platform Wechat has introduced support for the state-backed digital yuan in its popular payment app. Over a billion users will now ostensibly be able to take advantage of fast payments with the digital currency issued by the…

It’s not the end of crypto: EU asset manager gives 5 reasons why

[Mar 8, 2023 7:49 AM] Despite Bitcoin failing as an inflation hedge in 2022 and 2021, its limited supply may still attract more attention if inflation remains above the central banks’ targets.

Russian crypto advocates urge Putin to stop regulatory hostility

[Mar 8, 2023 4:46 AM] Russia’s existing regulatory stance on the cryptocurrency industry would potentially lead the country to “direct financial losses,” the RACIB argued.

Silk Road Bitcoin for sale? US government-linked addresses transfer $1B in BTC

[Mar 8, 2023 3:17 AM] US law enforcement agencies have confiscated thousands of BTC from Silk Road over the years and a significant chunk of it has been auctioned from time to time.

Russian Crypto Industry Association Asks Putin to Help With Regulations

[Mar 7, 2023 10:30 PM] The organization representing Russia’s crypto and blockchain sector has urged Vladimir Putin to spur regulatory efforts. The association fears the Russian Federation may lag behind other nations if it maintains its conservative approach towards new…

North Macedonia Says Bomb Threats Come From Russia, Crypto Used to Hide Origin

[Mar 7, 2023 8:30 PM] The government of North Macedonia believes that an ongoing wave of false bomb threats against public targets in the country is coming from Russia and Iran. The authorities in Skopje also say that payments related to the attacks have been made with…

CoinFLEX restructuring approved in Seychelles as rebranding reportedly continues

[Mar 7, 2023 2:33 PM] The Seychelles courts have approved a plan that would give 65% of the company to creditors and 15% to employees as CoinFLEX is said to transition into the Open Exchange.

Bitcoin ASIC manufacturer Canaan saw 82% revenue drop in Q4

[Mar 7, 2023 9:45 AM] The firm's revenue only fell by 14% for the entire year as part of better industry conditions in Q1 and Q2 2022.

Hong Kong’s losses to crypto scams doubled to $217M last year: Report

[Mar 7, 2023 4:33 AM] Crypto-related scams in Hong Kong reportedly accounted for over 50% of the total $407 million stolen from city residents in tech crimes in 2022.

These 5 Cryptos Are Set To Break The Bears’ Backs This Week

[Mar 7, 2023 4:09 AM] The bears are in full swing as of writing, as major cryptos bleed. According to CoinMarketCap, the crypto market shed 0.3% in the past 24 hours in total valuation. Popular cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum suffered corrections, pulling the entire…

Argo increases Bitcoin production despite BTC difficulty growth

[Mar 7, 2023 2:55 AM] Argo’s daily Bitcoin production rate in February surged 7% despite a 10% month-over-month increase in average network difficulty.

Russian Court Sends 3 Crypto Robbers to Strict-Regime Prison

[Mar 7, 2023 2:30 AM] Three Russians are going to spend time in high-security prison for stealing over a million U.S. dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency from another man. In addition, the court has also ordered them to fully compensate the victim for the damages…

Bitcoin price enters ‘transitional phase’ according to BTC on-chain analysis

[Mar 6, 2023 4:26 PM] BTC has struggled to overcome the $25,000 level, but on-chain analysis suggests that the pushback at the key price level is part of the transition out of the bear market.

Investor concerns persist as crypto investment products see 4th week of outflows

[Mar 6, 2023 3:00 PM] According to CoinShares, outflows from crypto investment funds amounted to $17 million last week, marking the fourth consecutive week of outflows.

Redemption and Reshuffling: BUSD’s Exit From Top 10 Cryptocurrencies Shakes Market Valuations

[Mar 6, 2023 8:30 AM] It has been 21 days since Paxos revealed that it would no longer mint the stablecoin BUSD. Since then, over 7 billion BUSD stablecoins have been redeemed. Prior to the announcement, BUSD was once a top-ten crypto asset. However, the top ten…

Is the IMF shutting the door prematurely on Bitcoin as legal tender?

[Mar 6, 2023 8:01 AM] Should the International Monetary Fund leave the door open for developing countries struggling with inflation? “Bitcoin was made for the Global South.”

Babel wants to repay creditors via special ‘recovery coins’: Report

[Mar 6, 2023 7:45 AM] Babel reportedly owes $524 million worth of Bitcoin, Ether and other tokens due to “risky trading activities” by co-founder Wang Li.

Here's how Binance is mitigating its stablecoin needs after BUSD ban

[Mar 6, 2023 5:54 AM] The recent action from Binance comes in the wake of NYDFS ordering BUSD issuer Paxos to stop minting new BUSD.

NFT Creators Investigated in Israel for Alleged Tax Evasion

[Mar 6, 2023 1:30 AM] Israel’s tax authority is after two creators of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) suspected of failing to report almost $2.2 million in revenue. The news of the investigation comes after the recent arrest of a graphic designer from Tel Aviv accused…

NFT Sales Dip by 32% in the Last Week, Ordinals Squeeze Into Top 10 Collections via Emblem Vault

[Mar 5, 2023 10:00 AM] After a significant spike in February, sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in the last seven days are 32.32% lower than last week. Of the 19 different blockchains, Ethereum accounted for $148.56 million out of the total $186.20 million in NFT sales…

Binance recommends P2P as Ukraine suspends hryvnia use on crypto exchanges

[Mar 5, 2023 4:50 AM] Following the temporary suspension from Ukraine’s central bank, crypto exchanges like Binance and Kuna made official announcements informing investors about the inconvenience.