A problem with Redsys, a third-party platform used in all of Spain, caused a meltdown for almost all of the digital payment options in the country, leaving citizens without means of payment for hours. The incident left stores without the possibility of using credit and debit cards for receiving payments, and users had to turn…
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For many advocates, the green light for a spot bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) signifies a pivotal moment in the progression of digital assets. Pantera Capital’s Dan Moorehead views this evolution not merely as another chapter in the crypto narrative, but as a transformative leap in the recognition and accessibility of bitcoin for investors. As the…
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A group of analysts and companies have raised their voices against the risks that the upcoming European Digital Identity Wallet implementation might bring to Europeans’ privacy. Article 45 of a leaked Eidas document (Electronic Identification, Authentication, and Trust Services) indicates that web browsers distributed in Europe will have to accept certificates and cryptographic keys selected…
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In a remarkable turn of events, Bitcoin’s price surged to $37,444, marking nearly 1% increase on Tuesday, signaling robust investor confidence and market dynamics. This notable ascent coincides with significant developments in the cryptocurrency sphere, including Tether’s unprecedented freeze of $225 million in USDT, a response to a DOJ investigation and termed as the “largest-ever…
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Source: ShutterStock Bittrex Global has announced to wind down most exchange operations and trading activities in the coming weeks. Effective December 4 at 6:00 p.m. UTC, Bittrex Global will disable all trading activity on its exchange and terminate client relationships. Following this date, users will only be able to withdraw their assets. Notably, the company…
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Source: Pexels China’s law enforcement agency in Wuhan arrested 27 individuals involved in a sophisticated crypto money laundering and crime operation involving 1 billion yuan, approximately $140 million. The arrests were made in provinces and cities such as Deyang in Sichuan, Changchun in Jilin, and Dongguan in Guangdong, local media outlets reported. Chinese Police Bust…
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On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Bitcoin achieved a historic milestone, registering the highest number of daily transactions ever confirmed within a 24-hour span. A significant 710,579 transfers were confirmed by miners that day, including a significant portion of 475,249 Ordinal inscriptions. Bitcoin Hits Lifetime Peak: 710K+ Transactions in 24 Hours This recent weekend marked a…
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Source: Pixabay Bankrupt cryptocurrency lending company Celsius’ recovery plan has hit a road block with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Coindesk reported on Monday that the SEC wants more information about the bankrupt crypto lender’s assets, citing a source familiar with the matter. A continuous exchange of information concerning the assets held by the…
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Crypto media firms in 2023 are emerging with new owners. After Foresight Ventures, a Singaporean Web3 venture capital firm acquired a major stake in the publication The Block, a week later, the crypto publication Coindesk was acquired by Bullish, a firm led by former New York Stock Exchange President Tom Farley. The purchase price was…
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Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency market’s standard-bearer, has demonstrated remarkable tenacity, maintaining a position firmly above the critical $37,000 mark despite a general market downturn. The electoral victory of Javier Milei, a staunch Bitcoin proponent in Argentina, has energized investor sentiment, propelling Bitcoin’s value to an impressive $37,300. The key test now lies in surpassing the $37,800…
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