‘Doctor Bitcoin’ Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Crypto Exchange in US, Faces 5 Years in Prison

A Texas man, who calls himself “Doctor Bitcoin,” has pleaded guilty to running an illegal cryptocurrency exchange business, converting cash to bitcoin. He faces five years in federal prison. Crypto Exchange Operator Pleads Guilty The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday that a Texas resident, Mark Alexander Hopkins, has pleaded guilty to “illegally operating […]

Beyond Oil™ Launches Smart Contract Driven Eco-Friendly Oil Production

PRESS RELEASE. Beyond Oil™ has officially launched the Solar Oil Project – the blockchain powered decentralized oil production platform that recycles abandoned oil wells to produce oil while eliminating a trillion dollar ecological nightmare. What the Solar Oil Project does differently: Partners with local oil Operators and green equipment manufacturers. Together, they identify old oil […]

British Bank Natwest Imposes Daily Limit on Transfers to Cryptocurrency Exchanges Over Fraud Concerns

A major British bank, Natwest, has put a limit on fund transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges over concerns of fraud and scams related to cryptocurrencies. The bank is also blocking payments to a number of cryptocurrency asset firms. Natwest says the two moves are necessary to protect customers. Natwest Places Limit on Transfers to Crypto Exchanges […]

Decentralized Exchange Volumes Double Overnight — A Look at the Top 3 Dex Platforms in 2021

As crypto markets saw some recovery on Tuesday, decentralized finance tokens and applications have once again started swelling in value. Decentralized exchange (dex) trade volumes have increased a great deal, as daily swap volumes stemming from Ethereum-based dex applications have doubled since Monday. Pancakes, Sushi, and Unicorns Decentralized finance continues to astonish, as billions of […]

Compound Launches Treasury to Introduce Institutions to Defi

Compound, one of the leading defi-based protocols, is launching a new service called Treasury. Compound’s Treasury is a new product designed to help institutions enter the defi space. Launched in partnership with Circle and Fireblocks, it skips the uber astounding rates conventional defi protocols offer. However, it seeks to offer stable revenue for companies looking […]

Hydropower Stations Up for Sale Amid China’s Crackdown on Crypto Mining

Small hydropower plants have been put up for sale in China as demand for their cheap energy decreases following the government’s crackdown on crypto miners. Just as with mining rigs, their prices have been going down, leaving owners with limited options to recoup their investments. Ads for Hydropower Plants Appear on Xianyu Marketplace Advertisements for […]

Coinbase Launches High Yield USDC Accounts With 4% APY

Coinbase, the largest exchange in terms of crypto reserves held, has announced the introduction of a savings program tied to usd coin. The company’s high yield USDC savings program allows customers to gain 4% APY interest on stablecoin accounts. Coinbase Reveals USDC Savings Program With Interest Rates Eight-Times Higher the national average The cryptocurrency exchange […]

Dvision Network Open Beta Test (OBT) Goes Live ahead of Dvision World Launch

PRESS RELEASE. One of the leading blockchain-based NFT & Metaverse platforms, Dvision Network, has revealed that its long-awaited “Open Beta Test” (OBT) is going live on June 30th 2021. According to Dvision Network, the Open Beta Test launch will be divided into several phases, with the following stages to be announced after the successful completion […]

FTX Partners With Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen in Long Term Deal

FTX Trading Limited has announced the company has partnered with seven-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady and Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen in a long-term deal. Both celebrities will have an equity stake in FTX and receive payments in crypto, the announcement explains. The NFL star Brady will serve as the ambassador for FTX, while the […]

64 Cryptocurrency Firms Have Withdrawn Applications to Operate in UK, FCA Says

A growing number of crypto firms in the U.K. are withdrawing their applications to register with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Around 64 firms have already withdrawn their applications and will not be able to operate in the U.K. The list of cryptocurrency companies abandoning their attempts to register with the U.K.’s financial regulator is […]

Mexico’s Finance Minister: Cryptocurrencies Are Prohibited From Being Used in Financial System

Mexico’s central bank, finance ministry, and banking regulator have jointly issued a warning about cryptocurrency. Finance Minister Arturo Herrera emphasized that cryptocurrencies are prohibited from being used in Mexico’s financial system. The central bank of Mexico, the finance secretary, and the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) said in a joint statement Monday that crypto […]

Korean Crypto Exchanges Consider Suing Government Over Banking Requirements

All cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea except the largest four may be unable to meet the bank account requirements needed to stay in business. A number of Korean crypto exchanges are considering suing the government and financial authorities, claiming that the country’s crypto law is unconstitutional. A number of exchanges are currently considering filing a […]

Indians Hold $40 Billion in Cryptocurrency, Report Suggests

Crypto investments in India have been gaining significant traction over the past year, blockchain data indicates. Despite the ambiguous regulatory situation in the country, more than 15 million Indians have bought or sold digital currencies. Indian Crypto Investments Increase Amid Regulatory Uncertainty A growing number of Indians have put money into cryptocurrencies in the past […]

Ark Invest Files for a Bitcoin ETF

Ark Invest, the investment company founded by Cathie Wood, filed for approval to offer a Bitcoin ETF yesterday. 21Shares, an investment firm with experience launching related products in Europe, will help Ark to launch the product. Ark Invest is the latest of several funds showing interest in launching a Bitcoin ETF this year. Cathie Wood’s […]

Deutsche Börse Group Acquires Major Stake in Swiss Firm Crypto Finance AG

On Tuesday, Deutsche Börse Group, marketplace manager for the trading of shares and other securities, explained the company has acquired a major stake in Crypto Finance AG. The move adds to Deutsche Börse’s extension into the cryptocurrency industry in order to provide custody solutions and a “direct entry point for investments.” Deutsche Börse Group to […]

Craig Wright Wins Default Judgment Against Cobra — Bitcoin.org Forced to Remove White Paper

The self-proclaimed inventor of Bitcoin, Craig Wright, has won a default judgment in London’s High Court in his copyright infringement case against the pseudonymous operator of bitcoin.org. According to a report, the website and its owner Cobra must remove the Bitcoin white paper from the web portal and pay $48K in legal costs as well. […]

Coinbase Approved to Enter German Cryptocurrency Market

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has obtained approval from Germany’s financial regulator, Bafin, to provide cryptocurrency trading and custody services. Coinbase Germany will launch in the coming weeks. Coinbase, a Nasdaq-listed company, announced Monday that it has secured a cryptocurrency license in Germany. The company explained: “The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) has awarded Coinbase Germany […]

Biggest Crypto Losers: Coins That Dipped the Most in June

The blockchain-cryptocurrency domain has been on a roller coaster ride in 2021. Recently, bitcoin crossed $60,000 in the wake of mainstream crypto adoption and might soon cross the $100K, according to some experts. But then, a series of events led to a slump in the market, with prices plummeting rapidly. Some cryptocurrencies that were doing […]

Standard Chartered, Fidelity, TP ICAP to Launch Cryptocurrency Trading Platform

Fidelity, Standard Chartered Bank, and TP ICAP are collaborating to launch a cryptocurrency trading platform. It will feature a marketplace for spot crypto trading and provide “connectivity and post-trade infrastructure into a network of digital assets custodians.” TP ICAP, a leading provider of market infrastructure, announced Tuesday that it is launching a cryptocurrency trading platform […]

Crypto ‘Undo Button’ Creator Kirobo Gives You Control Over Your Money

Have you ever dreaded pressing ‘send’ on a crypto transaction, fearing you might have entered a wrong address by mistake? Kirobo is the innovative company that developed a solution for that, in the form of an ‘undo button’ that helps protect your funds. Learn how you can use the ‘undo button’ right now and never […]