An up-and-coming South Korean bank appears to be suffering from the crypto market’s volatility – and may have to shelve its initial public offering (IPO) plans if crypto winter continues. Per ENews Today, K-Bank, the banking partner of the market-leading crypto exchange Upbit, is “experiencing difficulties.” The report explained that the bank – which had…
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Nigerian author and crypto advocate Nathaniel Luz has said his recently published book represents his attempt to remind people of the initial reason why bitcoin was created. He said bitcoin is the summation of over three decades of research and experimentation. Noise of Other Cryptos Drowning Out Message of Bitcoin A Nigerian author and crypto…
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The bear market is affecting all segments of the crypto industry, including Bitcoin miners, which have seen their revenues decline sharply this year. On Tuesday, Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Mawson Infrastructure Group said that it was suspending major capital expenditures until market conditions normalize. In addition, the firm is voluntarily reducing its energy use, also…
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Mureau remains bullish on crypto’s outlook despite a severe bear market in recent months. For Maurice Mureau, CEO of crypto investment fund operator Hodl, there’s “not a lot left” to invest in anymore. With soaring inflation, bonds are no go, real estate is getting more difficult but there is one asset class that’s (unsurprisingly) catching…
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Hacktivist group Anonymous has vowed to look into the actions of Terra (LUNA) co-founder Do Kwon since he entered the crypto space in a bid to expose his alleged crimes. A video purportedly coming from the hacker group said that, “Anonymous is looking into Do Kwon’s entire history since he entered the crypto space…
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The recently reintroduced seasonal ban on cryptocurrency mining has provoked backlash from the local crypto community. This week, the country’s power distribution company ordered miners to suspend activities citing electricity shortages during the hot summer months.
Restrictions on Crypto Mining Are Ousting Iran From Global Coin Minting Industry, Critics Say
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The government in Tehran is taking steps in preparation of the launch of Iran’s new digital currency, referred to as the crypto rial. The monetary authority of the Islamic Republic hopes to initiate the pilot phase of the project within the next two months. Crypto Rial to Be Different From Cryptocurrencies, Central Bank Says Iranian…
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Russian law enforcement is looking into the alleged theft of mining hardware valued at around $1.9 million. The powerful computing equipment disappeared from a crypto mining hotel in Irkutsk, the owners of which have been accused of large scale fraud. 100 Russians Lose Mining Machines Worth 100 Million Rubles Police in the Russian Irkutsk Oblast…
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Authorities in Albania are finalizing regulations that will allow the taxation of income and profits from cryptocurrency investments. The government intends to begin imposing the levy in 2023, after adopting the necessary legislation which has been proposed for public consultations. Albania Set to Impose Crypto Tax as Early as Next Year The Albanian state should…
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Macro risks and a long-term bearish setup continue to spoil XRP’s bullish prospects. Ripple’s (XRP) ongoing upside retracement risks exhaustion as its price tests a resistance level with a history of triggering a 65% price crash. XRP price rebounds 30% XRP’s price gained nearly 30%, rising to $0.36 on June 24, four days after rebounding from…
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