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2021-12-03 20:00:37 India Will Regulate Cryptocurrencies Instead of Banning Them: Report

Indian citizens will be required to disclose information about their digital assets and transfer them to crypto platforms regulated by the country's Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI);

Blockchain.com Opens Waitlist for NFT Marketplace

Users can sign up to a waitlist for early access to the feature;

SEC Rejects WisdomTree's Application to Launch a Spot Bitcoin ETF

The regulator said it has rejected the application due to the absence of agreements on joint supervision and the inability to crack down on unfair practices in the spot market;

BofA: Cryptocurrencies Will be Used for Payments in Metaverse

The BofA strategist says that the concept of virtual worlds represents a massive opportunity not only for business but for the cryptocurrency market itself.

Market Cap at 17.00 (UTC) - $2.548 trillion

BTC $55,403.81 (-1.66%)
ETH $4,397.79 (-2.6%)
BNB $602.06 (-2.81%)
SOL $224.08 (-2.53%)
ADA $1.60 (-6.22%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.33 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.07 for 1 MH/s
LTC $4.8 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.30 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.03 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-12-02 20:00:37 BadgerDAO Users Lose $100M in Hacker Attack

According to analyst firm PeckShield, 896 BTC or half of the total amount was in the wallet of one of the project's users;

Facebook Expands Eligibility for Crypto Ads as Industry Stabilizes

Facebook has updated its eligibility criteria for running crypto-related ads by expanding the number of regulatory licenses from 3 to 27;

US Congress to Discuss Cryptos with Top Industry Executives

Top executives from the cryptocurrency sector are scheduled to participate in a hearing in the US House of Representatives on December 8;

Silk Road Operator to Launch NFT Auction on SuperRare

The so-called Ross Ulbricht Genesis Collection NFT will last until Dec. 8 on the SuperRare marketplace.

Market Cap at 17.00 (UTC) - $2.613 trillion

BTC $56,568.98 (-4.07%)
ETH $4,544.40 (-4.51%)
BNB $621.31 (-4.13%)
SOL $230.75 (+0.76%)
ADA $1.72 (+6.38%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.32 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.07 for 1 MH/s
LTC $5.06 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.34 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.03 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-12-01 20:00:36 FBI Seizes More Than 39 BTC From a REvil-associated Wallet

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized about $2.3 million worth of cryptos related to the hackers group REvil;

Novi Lead David Marcus is Leaving Meta

Marcus wrote in a series of tweets that he plans to leave Meta at the end of this year;

Crypto.com to Acquire Two US Derivatives Exchanges for $216M

Cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com has signed a deal to buy two US derivatives exchanges from financial company IG Group Holdings;

Peter Thiel-backed Bullish Crypto Exchange Goes Live for Institutionals

At launch, Bullish does not plan for its platform to be available to US customers and will only support three cryptocurrencies and one stablecoin.

Market Cap at 17.00 (UTC) - $2.702 trillion

BTC $58,906.03 (+2.97%)
ETH $4,743.55 (+2.94%)
BNB $646.50 (+4.42%)
SOL $227.96 (+7.84%)
ADA $1.62 (+2.91%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.33 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.08 for 1 MH/s
LTC $5.34 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.34 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.03 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-11-30 20:00:51 Shiba Inu Rises 20% Following Kraken Listing

The altcoin's price has started to rise after crypto exchange Kraken announced plans to list the meme coin;

MicroStrategy Acquires Additional 7,002 BTC

With the last purchase of 7,002 bitcoins at an average price of $59,187 per BTC, the company hodls a total sum of 121,044 BTCs (~$7 billion as of press time);

Kelly Strategic Management Files Application to Launch an Ethereum ETF

Investment firm Kelly Strategic Management has filed an application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to register an exchange-traded fund based on ether futures;

Twitter's Dorsey Stepped Down as CEO

Shortly after the news broke, Twitter stock jumped up to $51.8 right before being halted.

Market Cap at 17.00 (UTC) - $2.643 trillion

BTC $57,822.35 (+1.18%)
ETH $4,640.60 (+7.05%)
BNB $623.93 (+0.91%)
SOL $213.81 (+3.4%)
ADA $1.59 (+1.2%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.34 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.08 for 1 MH/s
LTC $4.8 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.36 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.03 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-11-29 20:32:45 Central Bank of France Calls for Supervision of DeFi Industry

Denis Beau, first deputy governor of the Banque de France, suggested that European regulators should establish supervision over the decentralized finance sector (DeFi);

Crypto Miners Activity Force Kazakhstan to Build Nuclear Power Plant: Report

Kazakhstan president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, says the region will eventually face an unpopular decision about the construction of a nuclear power plant;

UK Imposes 2% Digital Tax on Crypto Exchanges

The UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has ordered licensed cryptocurrency exchanges to pay a 2% tax;

Celsius CFO Arrested in Israel, Company Suspends Employee

According to reports, Celsius CFO, Yaron Shalem, was arrested on money laundering and other charges in connection with Israeli crypto mogul Moshe Hogeg.

Market Cap at 17.30 (UTC) - $2.568 trillion

BTC $56,969.7 (+4.79%)
ETH $4,327.01 (+6.25%)
BNB $617.67 (+4.15%)
SOL $205.31 (+8.72%)
ADA $1.57 (+4.57%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.34 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.07 for 1 MH/s
LTC $4.6 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.22 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.03 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-11-26 20:00:51 Ether Will Become Deflationary in 2022

During the first half of 2022, the supply of Ethereum will peak at 119.7 million ETH, after which the coin will become deflationary, according to data from the Ultrasound Money service;

Russian's Crypto Turnover Hits $5B, Says Central Bank

The central bank has learned — citing various indirect estimates — that Russian investors are among the most active participants in cryptocurrencies market;

China's Central Bank Proposes to Set Up a Crypto Tracking System

China's top official says it is necessary to create a system that would track large-scale addresses based on artificial intelligence and machine learning;

UK Law Commission Says English and Welsh Law Compatible with Smart Contracts

In some contexts, the commission says that incremental development of the common law is all that is required to facilitate the use of smart legal contracts within the existing legal framework.

Market Cap at 17.00 (UTC) - $2.404 trillion

BTC $54,509.07 (-7.61%)
ETH $4,086.05 (-8.94%)
BNB $589.64 (-7.97%)
SOL $193.13 (-9.92%)
ADA $1.56 (-9.92%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.3 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.07 for 1 MH/s
LTC $3.79 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.26 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.04 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-11-25 20:00:56 BRD Token Soars 650% After Coinbase Acquires Wallet Developer

The wallet currently has more than 10 million users and is used to store more than $20 billion;

Stripe's Collison Hints Service Might Accept Crypto as Method of Payment

Stripe Co-Founder, John Collison, admits there have been a lot of developments of late with an eye to making cryptocurrencies better and, in particular, scalable and acceptable cost as a payment method;

South Korea Proposes Prison Sentences for Crypto Market Manipulation

Korea's financial regulator made the corresponding proposal to the country's parliament. The document will be used to draft the crypto legislation that will go through the parliament;

Ethereum High Fees Make BlockFi Increase Withdrawal Requirements

Users could still get at least one free withdrawal per month for bitcoin, litecoin, or stablecoins.

Market Cap at 17.00 (UTC) - $2.666 trillion

BTC $58,996.18 (+4.51%)
ETH $4,483.91 (+6.37%)
BNB $640.72 (+9.18%)
SOL $214.09 (+2.89%)
ADA $1.74 (+6.44%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.3 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.07 for 1 MH/s
LTC $4.96 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.32 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.04 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-11-24 20:00:41 Pantera Capital Raises $600M for a New Crypto Fund

Venture capital firm Pantera Capital has attracted a total of $600 million for a new fund aimed at investing in cryptocurrency startups;

eToro Removes Trading with ADA and TRX for US Clients Over 'Regulatory Environment'

The company also said in a blog post users will not be able to receive staking rewards for these assets starting December 31, 2021;

Regal Cinema Adds Support for Cryptocurrencies

US movie theater chain Regal Cinema will begin accepting cryptocurrencies as a means of payment in 42 states;

US Banks to Get Clarification on Crypto in 2022

Federal bank regulatory agencies will also clarify expectations for safety and soundness, consumer protection, and compliance with existing law and regulations.

Market Cap at 17.00 (UTC) - $2.567 trillion

BTC $56,814.37 (-1.11%)
ETH $4,238.26 (-2.12%)
BNB $585.61 (-2.14%)
SOL $209.11 (-4.04%)
ADA $1.64 (-8.33%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.33 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.07 for 1 MH/s
LTC $4.60 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.35 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.03 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-11-23 20:00:51 South Korea Introduces Tax on NFTs

South Korea's Financial Services Commission will start taxing transactions with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) from 2022, FSC Vice Chairman Doh Kyu-sang has said;

US Regulators to Limit SIM-Swap Crypto Fraud

The new rules are expected to tight restrictions on how users switch numbers between devices and carriers;

MercadoLibre's Payment Service Will Allow Users to Invest in Cryptocurrencies

MercadoPago clients in Brazil will be able to buy, sell and store cryptocurrencies in their digital wallets;

US Mobile Software Dev Phunware Puts $23.8M in Bitcoin

The company now hodls approximately 529 BTC, which were acquired at an aggregate purchase price of $31.8 million.

Market Cap at 17.00 (UTC) - $2.597 trillion

BTC $57,336.21 (-1.01%)
ETH $4,331.58 (+2.01%)
BNB $599.13 (+4.82%)
SOL $218.17 (-3.17%)
ADA $1.79 (-0.95%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.32 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.07 for 1 MH/s
LTC $4.28 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.35 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.03 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-11-22 20:00:31 El Salvador to Build the World's First Bitcoin City

The authorities of El Salvador plan to build in collaboration with Blockstream and crypto exchange Bitfinex a city focused on the distribution of cryptocurrencies;

Hillary Clinton Sees in Crypto Danger of Undermining Dollar as Reserve Currency

Ex-Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, believes cryptocurrencies pose threat to the role of the US dollar as the reserve currency;

Over 1.8 Million Miners Have Been Imported to Russia Following China's Bitcoin Mining Ban

Over the past few months, 14 of the world's largest mining companies have exported more than 2 million pieces of equipment from China;

Square Reveals White Paper of Bitcoin tbDEX

The protocol proposes a solution that does not rely on a centralized party to control permission or access to the network.

Market Cap at 17.00 (UTC) - $2.601 trillion

BTC $57,894.19 (-2.24%)
ETH $4,229.93 (-2.56%)
BNB $572.06 (-2.95%)
SOL $222.80 (+3.67%)
ADA $1.80 (-3.65%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.34 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.07 for 1 MH/s
LTC $4.8 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.3 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.03 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment