Russian government appears to anticipate crypto issuance to explode in 2021 following the adoption of its major crypto bill. The Russian government is anticipating more cryptocurrencies to be issued in the local market in 2021, according to a senior official. Anatoly Aksakov, a member of the Russian State Duma and a key representative of local…
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If passed, the United States’ crypto wallet proposal would create significant hassles for digital asset exchanges. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin recently dropped a proposal requiring exchanges and crypto platforms to verify the identity of customers exporting digital assets to self-hosted wallets. Crypto exchange OKCoin noted the proposal would create additional work for exchanges. “Upon…
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Compliance and regulations become more important than ever before for banks and traditional institutions that offer support for digital assets. More and more traditional banks have started announcing support for digital assets as the price of Bitcoin (BTC) continues to make headlines for record-breaking all-time highs. Even major banks like JPMorgan Chase, which previously frowned…
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Multiple Bitcoin price metrics show traders are still bullish on BTC even after the drop below $22,000. As Bitcoin (BTC) price tested the $17,580 low on Dec. 11, investors remained relatively calm despite some analysts issuing bearish estimates. Last week’s trading may have finished at the same level where it started, but the fundamentals for…
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The United Kingdom is shutting the door for digital asset firms: Crypto startups are no longer welcome to the country. Late last week, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority issued temporary licenses to applicant companies looking to become licensed crypto-asset firms. However, with the publication of this list of temporarily authorized firms has come a…
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What goes up must come down? Not so fast, says Pierce Crosby. Following record price highs of more than $24,000 per coin, Bitcoin (BTC) has consolidated, retracing slightly in price. The asset might have stalled for now, but the future remains bullish according to TradingView general manager, Pierce Crosby. “Right now, I see very near-term headwinds…
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Nasdaq-listed crypto firm Riot Blockchain purchases additional 15,000 Antminers from Bitmain for $35 million. Riot Blockchain, a Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency mining company, has inked another deal with Chinese mining giant Bitmain to buy 15,000 Antminers. According to a Dec. 21 announcement, the Colorado-based firm expects the new purchase will contribute a 65% increase to its total…
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Huobi Group is setting up a trust company in Nevada after closing down the U.S. subsidiary in 2019 Huobi Group, the company behind major global crypto exchange Huobi, is apparently planning to return to the United States with a new license secured from local regulators. After ceasing operations in the U.S. in late 2019, Huobi…
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Including the millions it collected in previous rounds, the company has raised approximately $19.4M. CoinDCX, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in India, continues to aggressively expand its business with a massive new fundraise. According to a Dec. 21 announcement, CoinDCX has raised $13.9 million from industry investors like Coinbase and Polychain in its Series B funding round.…
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Bitgrail’s founder, Francesco Firano, is accused of fraud related to the massive hack back in 2018. Italian authorities have found Bitgrail’s founder responsible for fraudulent activity related to the 2018 hack of the platform that resulte in the loss of $150 million. Francesco Firano, the sole director of now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Bitgrail, is accused of…
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