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National Bank of Ukraine Unveils E-hryvnia Concept

[Dec 1, 2022 2:30 AM] The central bank of Ukraine has presented to interested parties a draft concept of the nation’s future digital currency, the e-hryvnia. The regulator is currently considering several potential applications for its digital coin, including retail…

Manitoba Halts New Crypto Mining Projects Due to Expected High Energy Demand

[Dec 1, 2022 12:30 AM] Authorities in Manitoba are temporarily suspending the connection of new crypto mining facilities to the power grid. The Canadian province, which relies heavily on hydroelectric generation and attracts miners with low electricity rates, fears it…

Axie Infinity is toxic for crypto gaming

[Nov 30, 2022 6:41 PM] Axie Infinity, like most cryptocurrency games, has provided players with an awful experience.

US CFTC commissioner calls for new category to protect small investors from crypto

[Nov 30, 2022 3:50 PM] Speaking the FIA meeting in Singapore, Christy Goldsmith Romero compared the typical crypto investor, who may be of modest means, with the investors the CFTC is used to.

Sen. Warren: Biden administration worked to stop crypto being 'dangerously intertwined' with banks

[Nov 30, 2022 3:15 PM] The Massachusetts senator, an outspoken skeptic of crypto, applauded the efforts of FDIC acting chair Martin Gruenberg to separate digital assets from banking.

Kraken cuts workforce by 30% in an effort to survive crypto winter

[Nov 30, 2022 1:45 PM] According to the CEO, the exchange grew too fast to accommodate the fast-growing crypto ecosystem

Senate Banking Committee chair calls for coordination with Treasury on crypto

[Nov 30, 2022 1:00 PM] The committee chair cited crypto exchange FTX’s “alarming fraud”, liquidity crunch, and bankruptcy as an example of financial risk Treasury and regulators should address.

Secret Network resolves network vulnerability following white hat disclosure

[Nov 30, 2022 10:30 AM] Researchers were able to decrypt all of Secret's internal transactions using an exploit.

Uniswap launches NFT marketplace aggregator

[Nov 30, 2022 9:45 AM] Developers say the tool can help users save upwards of 15% on gas fees when shopping for NFTs.

Singapore’s Temasek sees ‘reputational damage’ due to FTX, official says

[Nov 30, 2022 8:03 AM] Despite writing down its $275 million investment in FTX, Temasek still apparently holds its investments in many other crypto-related businesses.

European Central Bank blasts Bitcoin —community responds

[Nov 30, 2022 7:53 AM] After the European Central Bank released a blog post on the shortcomings of Bitcoin, the crypto community on Twitter took to the comments to defend the cryptocurrency.

Report: Nigerian Securities Regulator to Exclude Crypto in its Digital Asset Agenda

[Nov 30, 2022 6:30 AM] According to Lamido Yuguda, the director general of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission, the regulator does not plan on including cryptocurrencies in its digital asset agenda. Yuguda reportedly said the commission will only change its…

Gemini gets regulatory greenlight in Italy, Greece amid lending halt

[Nov 30, 2022 6:06 AM] Winklevoss’ Gemini exchange received the latest regulatory approvals days before its lending product Gemini Earn faced major issues.

Binance acquires regulated crypto exchange in Japan

[Nov 30, 2022 4:03 AM] Binance has managed to expand its services throughout the past year by either acquiring an operating license or buying a stake in a regulated entity.

The creator of the FTSE100 launches indices for crypto

[Nov 29, 2022 3:55 PM] The constituent coins that make up the indices have not yet been released, but it does include performance data for the first three quarters of 2022.

Crypto Exchange Bitfront Shuts Down Amid Industry Challenges

[Nov 29, 2022 3:00 PM] Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfront has announced its intention to cease operations in the coming months, citing challenges facing the industry. The U.S. trading platform, backed by Japan’s social media giant Line, indicated the decision is unrelated…

FTX hacker reportedly transfers a portion of stolen funds to OKX after using Bitcoin mixer

[Nov 29, 2022 2:45 PM] On-chain activity suggests that the hacker has sent at least 225 BTC (4.5 million) to OKX so far.

Serum exchange rendered 'defunct' following the collapse of Alameda and FTX

[Nov 29, 2022 1:25 PM] The project shared that “a community-wide effort to fork Serum is going strong,” however.

EIB settles €100 million digital bond on private blockchain

[Nov 29, 2022 9:45 AM] "Unlike some cryptocurrencies using blockchain technology, the EIB's blockchain bond issues do not lead to extensive energy use," the bank wrote.

Non-whale Bitcoin investors break new BTC accumulation record

[Nov 29, 2022 5:31 AM] Bitcoin addresses holding up to 10 BTC have been accumulating record amounts of BTC in the aftermath of the FTX collapse.

FTX reportedly used Alameda’s bank accounts to process customer funds

[Nov 29, 2022 4:27 AM] Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, in a conversation with Vox, admitted to using Alameda’s banking facilities for FTX user deposits.

National Bank of Ukraine releases draft concept for digital hryvnia

[Nov 29, 2022 4:03 AM] One of the design options for the Ukrainian CBDC describes the e-hryvnia available for usage in crypto exchange operations.

Bitcoin capitulations abound — Data shows realized and unrealized losses at record-highs

[Nov 28, 2022 4:20 PM] Bankruptcies, shrinking profit margins and traders realizing hefty losses are all signs of capitulation from various market participants.

FTX collapse impacts Miami’s nightclub scene: Report

[Nov 28, 2022 3:45 PM] Young crypto entrepreneurs went from spending big bucks on champagne showers to being visibly absent from the nightclub scene.

Compound Finance to impose lending caps in light of failed Aave exploit

[Nov 28, 2022 3:15 PM] Some illiquid altcoins will have their borrow limit reduced by upwards of 99%.

Controlling shareholders' stakes in GBTC are 'highly illiquid': Report

[Nov 28, 2022 3:00 PM] "It's net good news for GBTC shareholders and FUD fighting," said Selkis.

MakerDAO community votes against CoinShares’ $500M investment proposal

[Nov 28, 2022 2:00 PM] Over 70% of the community’s votes were against CoinShares’ proposal to invest MakerDAO’s funds into various traditional assets.

Game7 allocates $100M in open-source technology grants for Web 3.0 gaming companies

[Nov 28, 2022 11:12 AM] "We're looking to support teams building innovative open-source infrastructure that can accelerate the blockchain gaming space and foster collaboration," wrote Game7 in its FAQ.

Bitcoin is the king of crypto brand awareness for Aussies: Report

[Nov 28, 2022 7:55 AM] The IRCI report states that Australians still believe in Bitcoin and that the boomer demographic is growing in conviction.

Binance CEO explains 127K BTC transfer, points at proof-of-reserve audit

[Nov 28, 2022 7:49 AM] A few weeks ago, Binance CEO declared that exchanges moving large amounts of crypto to prove their wallet address is not good news.