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Bitcoin miner Northern Data says it has no financial debt, expects $204M in revenue for 2022

[Dec 21, 2022 9:36 AM] At the midpoint, the guidance represents a growth of 1.1% from its revenue in 2021.

French regulator AMF blacklists only two crypto websites in the whole year

[Dec 21, 2022 6:20 AM] The AMF and ACPR have blacklisted only two crypto-related websites amid the bear market of 2022 versus 24 such websites last year.

Consumers are crypto-curious — One in five own digital currency: Accenture

[Dec 21, 2022 4:00 AM] An end-of-the-year report from Accenture showed that despite traditional payment methods dominating many markets, consumers are curious about crypto.

Crypto on-chain crime drama sees the good guys finally win

[Dec 21, 2022 2:40 AM] Security firm Harpie managed to avert a crypto robbery by simply paying a higher gas fee than the exploiter.

BTC-e’s Alexander Vinnik Applies for Release on Bail Citing Trial Delay

[Dec 21, 2022 1:30 AM] The alleged operator of crypto exchange BTC-e, Alexander Vinnik, has asked to be released on bail due to the delay in court proceedings. In early August, the Russian IT specialist was extradited to the United States to face charges of money…

Bank of Russia to Test International Crypto Payments With Companies

[Dec 20, 2022 5:30 PM] The Central Bank of Russia plans to use cryptocurrency for cross-border payments in trials with private companies, a member of its top management has revealed. The testing will be conducted under a special legal regime that’s currently under…

Auros Global expects to resume regular operations following restructuring plan

[Dec 20, 2022 12:12 PM] The crypto trading firm reportedly suffered a $20 million dollar exposure in the FTX collapse.

Bitcoin miner Greenidge signs $74M debt restructuring agreement with NYDIG

[Dec 20, 2022 9:06 AM] The deal, if executed, would essentially restructure the company into a hosting firm for Bitcoin mining rigs.

Waves founder announces new stablecoin as USDN depegs

[Dec 20, 2022 8:17 AM] Days after USDN lost its peg with USD, Waves CEO and founder Sasha Ivanov promised that his new stablecoin will be “undepeggable."

South Korean court freezes $92M in assets related to Terra tokens

[Dec 20, 2022 5:20 AM] The CEO of Terraform Labs’ affiliate firm Kernel Labs reportedly held the largest amount in illegal proceeds from Terra.

Busan city drops global crypto exchanges from its digital exchange plans

[Dec 20, 2022 3:43 AM] FTX was one of the key exchange partners for Busan city, but its recent collapse made the administration reconsider its plans of onboarding third-party crypto exchanges.

Police body cam leaks suspect's seed phrase during vehicle inspection

[Dec 20, 2022 2:00 AM] A viral video making rounds on Twitter showed two police officers searching a suspect’s car and coming across pieces of paper, one of which contained seed phrases.

Next House committee chair reintroduces bill on crypto innovation

[Dec 19, 2022 3:01 PM] Under the proposed bill, companies could apply for an “enforceable compliance agreement” with offices at federal financial agencies that would allow for a regulatory path forward.

Boris Johnson’s brother steps down as Binance adviser amid concerns over the exchange: Report

[Dec 19, 2022 1:30 PM] Lord Johnson of Marylebone reportedly took up a role on the U.K. advisory board of one of Binance's subsidiaries in September.

Grayscale CEO highlights 20% GBTC share buyback option if ETF conversion fails

[Dec 19, 2022 9:38 AM] The proposed offer would require both SEC relief and shareholders' approval.

What is the relationship between blockchain and Web3?

[Dec 19, 2022 8:56 AM] Amidst the Web3 revolution, the importance of blockchain in Web3 lies in offering a universal state layer to build the decentralized Web.

Crypto investment firm CoinShares debuts trading on Nasdaq Stockholm

[Dec 19, 2022 8:13 AM] CoinShares’ stock was previously listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market, an alternative stock exchange for small and medium-sized companies.

Binance.US set to acquire Voyager Digital assets for $1B

[Dec 19, 2022 7:54 AM] Previously, FTX US was the largest bidder for the firm's assets, with an offer of $1.4 billion.

Government Agencies Need Crypto Wallets and Access to Exchanges, Russian Prosecutors Say

[Dec 19, 2022 1:00 AM] Russian authorities are finding it hard to cash out digital assets they have gotten hold of, prosecutors have warned. They have also urged the government to recognize cryptocurrency as property, allow departments to have digital wallets and use…

Onecoin Co-Founder Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges in US

[Dec 18, 2022 9:00 AM] Karl Sebastian Greenwood, a co-founder and operator of Onecoin, has pled guilty to his part in building the notorious crypto pyramid. The fake cryptocurrency’s “global master distributor” has been in custody since 2018 when he was arrested in…

Binance to Help Azerbaijan With Crypto Regulations

[Dec 18, 2022 5:00 AM] Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has offered to support Azerbaijan in efforts to establish regulations for digital assets. The leading coin trading platform has been active in the region this year, seeking to expand market presence and increase…

National Bank of Kazakhstan Publishes Whitepaper for Digital Tenge

[Dec 17, 2022 11:00 PM] The central bank of Kazakhstan has completed the second phase of testing for its digital currency and published a whitepaper. The studies carried out by the regulator on its introduction did not identify significant risks for the country’s…

Corporate America has finally taken notice of Web3: US trademark lawyer

[Dec 16, 2022 3:30 PM] Trademark applications filed this year covered various disparate sectors.

US Financial Stability Oversight Council urges congressional action on crypto

[Dec 16, 2022 3:00 PM] According to the FSOC, issues at FTX had “precipitated price decreases in Bitcoin and other crypto-assets” but “had a limited impact on the broader U.S. financial system.”

Industry execs confident in DeFi adoption despite security flaws: Finance Redefined

[Dec 16, 2022 2:20 PM] The top 100 DeFi token had a mixed week with majority of them losing bullish momentum from the last week.

Only for foreign trade: Bank of Russia stands against free crypto investment

[Dec 16, 2022 8:36 AM] The Russian government doesn’t want to enable Bitcoin for regular Russian people but exclusively for foreign trade entities.

BNB insurance Binance listing? CZ addresses delisted project's claims

[Dec 16, 2022 5:45 AM] While the delisting didn't concern many due to its inactivity, others questioned the focus on price for delisting as it may prompt projects to artificially pump the price.

Binance proof-of-reserves removed from the auditor's site

[Dec 16, 2022 5:08 AM] Mazars Group, known for its proof-of-reserve audit services for crypto companies, reportedly removed the audits from its site.

Crypto Futures ETFs Raise More Than $73 Million Ahead of Hong Kong Launch

[Dec 16, 2022 4:30 AM] Hong Kong’s first crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have attracted over $73 million ahead of their debut on the region’s stock exchange. The launch of the two ETFs tracking cryptocurrency futures listed in the United States…

5 key takeaways from Huobi 2022 crypto industry report

[Dec 16, 2022 4:20 AM] Huobi’s most recent industry report dissects the most discussed crypto-related terms, countries with high levels of activity in the industry, regulations and more.