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2021-05-05 19:00:38 Galaxy Digital Set to Buy BitGo for $1.2 Billion

Galaxy Digital, the crypto bank owned by Michael Novogratz, has announced it plans to acquire cryptocurrency custody platform BitGo for $1.2 billion;

Sotheby's Integrates Cryptocurrency Payments with Coinbase Commerce

Sotheby's, one of the world's oldest auction houses, now accepts cryptocurrency as payment via Coinbase Commerce;

New York is Considering a 3-year Ban on Crypto Mining

A new bill proposed by US Democratic Senator Kevin S. Parker, chairman of the Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, aims to ban crypto mining in the state of New York for at least 3 years;

Singapore's Largest Bank Sees 'High' Interest in Cryptocurrencies

DBS Bank, a Singaporean multinational banking giant, admits that interest around the cryptocurrency market is "quite high" as only four cryptocurrencies on its digital assets exchange called DBS Digital Exchange saw 120 clients onboard with $40 million of daily trading volumes.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $2.337 trillion

BTC $57,334.99 (+6.26%)
ETH $3,346.69 (+1.90%)
BNB $649.96 (+7.21%)
DOGE $0.63 (+25.99%)
XRP $1.56 (+15.08%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.36 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.11 for 1 MH/s
LTC $7.50 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.47 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.06 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-05-04 19:00:53 PayPal Might Launch its Own Stablecoin

PayPal is reportedly in talks with different stablecoin developers to decide on whether it should launch its own digital currency or not;

Ebay Explores New Payment Options, Including Cryptocurrencies

The company is also looking to non-fungible tokens (NFT) as it sees interest in trading card sales;

S&P Launches Bitcoin And Ethereum Indexes

The indexes will use data from partner firm Lukka, whose headquarters are in New York;

Nasdaq-listed Mogo Puts $405K in Ether

Mogo Inc., a Vancouver-based fintech mortgage loan company, has purchased 146 ether (ETH) at an average price $2,780.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $2.212 trillion

BTC $54,490.46 (-5.46%)
ETH $3,322.26 (+5.09%)
BNB $623.21 (-5.60%)
DOGE $0.55 (+36.81%)
XRP $1.40 (-10.02%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.35 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.11 for 1 MH/s
LTC $6.59 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.41 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.06 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-05-03 19:00:52 Hackers Steal $30M From Liquidity Platform Spartan Protocol

A hacker or group of hackers have exploited a vulnerability in the liquidity platform's protocol Spartan Protocol to steal $30 million;

a16z to Raise $1B for New Crypto Fund

Andreessen Horowitz, a private American venture capital firm (also known as a16z), is planning to attract $1 billion for a new cryptocurrency-focused VC fund;

Thailand Plans to Introduce In-Person Verification for Crypto Exchanges Users

The Thai authorities have announced they are working on new regulations that aim to increase the control over users of crypto exchanges in the country;

Cryptocurrency Exchange Hotbit Suffers 'Biggest Attack' Since Its Launch

Cryptocurrency exchange Hotbit has announced it suffered the biggest setback since its establishment back in January 2018.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $2.291 trillion

BTC $58,020.03 (+2.19%)
ETH $3,171.48 (+8.5%)
BNB $663.85 (+6.16%)
XRP $1.57 (+0.04%)
DOGE $0.40 (+4.57%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.38 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.09 for 1 MH/s
LTC $6.55 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.44 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.06 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-04-30 19:01:00 France's Central Bank Starts Tests of National Digital Currency

La Banque de France, France's central bank, has used a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to settle digital bonds issued by the European Investment Bank on the Ethereum blockchain;

Coinbase Opens PayPal Deposits

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase now allows users to buy cryptocurrencies via PayPal. From now on, the exchange's users can buy cryptocurrencies via a linked PayPal account;

BNY Mellon: We Should Have Invested in Bitcoin Instead of Gold

Financial holding company BNY Mellon says the recent performance of the BNY Mellon Opportunistic Small Cap Fund, one of its exchange-traded funds or ETFs, has been significantly affected by not investing more in companies with exposure to cryptos;

China Wants to Estimate Crypto Miners' Impact on Energy Consumption

China's capital Beijing is trying to figure out how cryptocurrency miners impact on energy consumption.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $2.152 trillion

BTC $56,224.51 (+4.39%)
ETH $2,743.20 (-1.58%)
BNB $606.40 (+1.91%)
XRP $1.56 (+12.42%)
ADA $1.35 (-1.23%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.40 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.09 for 1 MH/s
LTC $6.10 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.42 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.05 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-04-29 19:00:26 Institutional Funds Will be Able to Invest in Cryptocurrencies in Germany

German funds for institutional clients will be able to invest up to 20% of their assets in cryptos as of July 1. This will be possible following the entry into force of a new regulation;

BaFin Warns Binance Over Tokenized Stocks

Germany's financial regulator, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (also known as BaFin), has issued a warning to Binance over its tokenized shares;

European Investment Bank Issues Digital Bond on Ethereum Blockchain

The European Investment Bank (EIB), the lending arm of the European Union, announced it has launched its first bond on the Ethereum blockchain;

Ethereum API Provider Alchemy Raises $80M at $505M Valuation

Ethereum API provider Alchemy has raised $80 million in a Series B round of funding round led by Coatue and Addition.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $2.081 trillion

BTC $53,822.43 (-1.32%)
ETH $2,775.82 (+2.70%)
BNB $598.86 (+8.17%)
XRP $1.39 (+2.94%)
ADA $1.37 (+6.38%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.29 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.10 for 1 MH/s
LTC $5.74 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.28 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.18 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-04-28 19:00:53 Japanese Video Game Developer Nexon Invests $100M in BTC

Japanese video game developer Nexon has bought 1,717 bitcoins for around $100 million at a price of about $58,200 each;

Gemini Partners with Mastercard to Issue Its Own Crypto Card

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has entered into a partnership with Mastercard to issue its own crypto card called the Gemini Credit Card;

Uranium Finance Loses $50M Due to a Vulnerability

Crypto project Uranium Finance has lost $50 million as a result of a hacker attack;

US Bank to Offer Crypto Custody with New Services

US Bank, an American bank holding company, is preparing to launch cryptocurrency custodian services as it finalizes its internal reviews.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $2.075 trillion

BTC $54,642.99 (-0.54%)
ETH $2,715.07 (+3.14%)
BNB $556.12 (-1.95%)
XRP $1.35 (-3.72%)
ADA $1.29 (-0.74%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.34 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.09 for 1 MH/s
LTC $5.80 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.38 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.04 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-04-27 19:01:06 Tesla Sells Part of its Bitcoins And Makes a $101M Profit

US electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has shared its financial results for the first quarter of the year;

PayPal CEO: Financial Infrastructure Needs Modernization

The world is going to see more change in the financial system in the next 10 years than it has over the past two decades, PayPal CEO, Dan Schulman, told TIME;

Binance Launches an NFT Marketplace

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of an NFT marketplace;

Blockchain Firm Securrency Raises $30M in Series B Round

Securrency, a blockchain-focused infrastructure firm, has raised $30 million in its Series B funding round.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $2.072 trillion

BTC $54,936.46 (+2.47%)
ETH $2,625.80 (+5.54%)
BNB $564.19 (+5.72%)
XRP $1.39 (+12.47%)
ADA $1.31 (+6.55%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.38 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.08 for 1 MH/s
LTC $6.28 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.42 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.04 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-04-26 19:00:39 JPMorgan to Launch BTC Fund for High Net Worth Clients: Report

Banking giant JPMorgan Chase plans to launch an actively managed Bitcoin fund for a limited group of clients;

Turkey Faces Collapse of Another Cryptocurrency Exchange

Turkish cryptocurrency exchange Vebitcoin has come under criticism after it halted all operations amid news that its Chief Executive Ilker Bas and three other employees have been detained;

Centre Blocks 7 USDC Addresses at the Request of the Authorities

The Centre Consortium, the organization behind the stablecoin USDC, has blacklisted seven Ethereum addresses;

Seoul Seizes $22M in Cryptocurrencies from Tax Evaders

The Seoul authorities have seized over $20 million in cryptocurrencies from hundreds of tax evaders.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $1.988 trillion

BTC $53,644.65 (+7.64%)
ETH $2,493.91 (+7.65%)
BNB $536.22 (+5.54%)
XRP $1.24 (+15.42%)
ADA $1.23 (+9.34%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.30 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.08 for 1 MH/s
LTC $5.59 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.26 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.04 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-04-23 19:00:45 Turkish Police Detains 62 People in Crypto Exchange Thodex Fraud Case

The Turkish police has detained over sixty people as part of the investigation into crypto exchange Thodex;

Korean Watchdog Warns Authorities Might Ban 200 Crypto Exchanges in Q3

South Korea might close over 200 cryptocurrency exchanges in Q3, 2021, if they do not follow the regulations;

Square's Cash App Increases Minimum BTC Withdrawal to 0.001 BTC

Payments app Cash App, which is developed by Square, a company owned by Jack Dorsey, has increased the minimum amount of BTC its users can withdraw;

UK Bank to Refuse Serve Businesses Associated with Cryptocurrencies

National Westminster Bank (also known as NatWest), will not serve business clients that accept payments in cryptocurrencies.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $1.805 trillion

BTC $49,357.99 (-10.44%)
ETH $2,249.17 (-12.23%)
BNB $501.67 (-11.79%)
XRP $1.10 (-16.56%)
ADA $1.08 (-11.86%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.34 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.11 for 1 MH/s
LTC $5.60 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.26 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.04 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-04-22 19:00:53 Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex Suspected of Stealing Billions of Dollars From Users

Turkish crypto exchange Thodex stopped operating without warning. As a result, its 391,000 active customers have lost access to their wallets;

SEC Puts More Pressure on Ripple Despite New Chairman

The US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) is intensifying pressure on Ripple in the court battle despite the new Chairman;

Digital Asset Holdings Raises $120 Million

Digital Asset Holdings, a company focused on enterprise blockchain, has raised $120M through a Series D funding round;

REvil Steals Apple Blueprints, Demands $50M in XMR

The REvil ransomware gang, has stolen blueprints of Apple's products from the Quanta Computer supplier.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $2.063 trillion

BTC $54,688 (-1.53%)
ETH $2,592.06 (+8.83%)
BNB $573.57 (-1.55%)
XRP $1.32 (-3.42%)
ADA $1.23 (-0.99%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.44 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.13 for 1 MH/s
LTC $6.58 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.44 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.05 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment