The U.S. Treasury Department has outlawed certain ransomware payments. If it was serious, it would go further, says our columnist. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Ban All Ransomware Payments, in Bitcoin or Otherwise
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Bitcoin trader shares 7 reasons to be bullish on BTC beyond $12K
Bitcoin leaving macro assets behind will be the “biggest story in crypto” if it continues, but there’s more to be bullish about, says Cole Garner. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Bitcoin trader…
Predictions Platform Polymarket Raises $4M From Polychain, Naval Ravikant and More
The decentralized information marketplace, currently in beta, said the investment will help it improve the user experience. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Predictions Platform Polymarket Raises M From Polychain, Naval Ravikant and More
Hackers Donate Bitcoin From Ransomware Attacks to Charities
A group of hackers has donated some of the bitcoin it extorted via ransomware attacks to charities, claiming that it wants to “make the world a better place.” However, the law says…
Abramoff-linked crypto firm says SEC has no case against it
Participants of a $5.6 million token sale did not expect a return on investment, the NAC Foundation argued. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Abramoff-linked crypto firm says SEC has no case against…
Tether Still Dominates Stablecoins, but USDC and Dai Are Winning DeFi
USDC and DAI seem to have found their niche as the preferred stablecoins in decentralized trades. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Tether Still Dominates Stablecoins, but USDC and Dai Are Winning DeFi
Central Bank of Bahamas Launches Landmark ‘Sand Dollar’ Digital Currency
The Bahamas has officially launched the world’s first national digital currency, the sand dollar. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Central Bank of Bahamas Launches Landmark ‘Sand Dollar’ Digital Currency
UK-Listed Firm Mode Putting up to 10% of Cash Reserves Into Bitcoin
Mode said it’s the first U.K. listed firm to invest in bitcoin as part of its treasury management strategy. Source: Coindesk Original Post: UK-Listed Firm Mode Putting up to 10% of Cash…
BlockShow returns as partner to Singapore central bank’s fintech event
BlockShow has partnered with the Monetary Authority of Singapore to curate blockchain discussions for its five-day fintech conference. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: BlockShow returns as partner to Singapore central bank’s fintech…
17M Chinese tourists verify health using blockchain to visit Macau
Interoperability between Macau’s blockchain-powered medical data system and mainland Chinese health codes allowed tourism between the jurisdictions to recommence. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: 17M Chinese tourists verify health using blockchain to…
European Commission Opposes Crypto Fraud Compensation Fund: Victims Say Commission Cozying up to the Industry
The European Commission (EC) is opposing the creation of the crypto crime victim superfund to be financed with $0.0001 per dollar on all cryptocurrency transactions occurring within the EU. The Commission says…
DeFi deja vu as another stealth Andre Cronje project launches
Over-exuberant investors have once again realized losses after rushing to trade the native token of Andre Cronje’s latest DeFi experiment. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: DeFi deja vu as another stealth Andre…
Nine Chilean cargo shipping companies approved to develop joint blockchain platform
It could become the first blockchain maritime cargo platform of its kind in the region. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Nine Chilean cargo shipping companies approved to develop joint blockchain platform
Bitcoin average transaction value increases 500% since July
The average Bitcoin transaction is now worth more than $150,000. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Bitcoin average transaction value increases 500% since July
Peer-to-peer NFT sales surge as average purchase price increases 7X
The total lifetime NFT volume on the Ethereum blockchain alone has exceeded $120 million. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Peer-to-peer NFT sales surge as average purchase price increases 7X
Mainstream DeFi is ‘inevitable’: US currency comptroller
The U.S acting comptroller of the currency believes the role banks play in society will soon be transformed by crypto assets and DeFi. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Mainstream DeFi is ‘inevitable’:…
Futures Traders Aren’t as Bullish This Time Around as Bitcoin Price Revisits $12,000, Data Indicates
Futures funding stayed flat or turned negative despite bitcoin’s rally to $12,000. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Futures Traders Aren’t as Bullish This Time Around as Bitcoin Price Revisits ,000, Data Indicates
Hotel Bitcoin ATMs on the Rise With Addition of Swiss Hotel Dolder Grand
The number of hotels with a bitcoin ATM on-site is growing in Switzerland. The latest announcement came from The Dolder Grand, a luxury hotel and spa in Zurich, which recently installed a…
The Bahamas launches world’s first CBDC, the ‘Sand Dollar’
This makes The Bahamas one of the first countries in the world to officially launch a CBDC beyond a pilot program. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: The Bahamas launches world’s first CBDC,…
BitMEX Accelerates Mandatory ID Verification After Charges of Lax Anti-Money Laundering Controls
The exchange moved deadline for identity verification from Feb. 2021 to Nov. 2020 Source: Coindesk Original Post: BitMEX Accelerates Mandatory ID Verification After Charges of Lax Anti-Money Laundering Controls