Price Watch
Bitcoin drops to $40K as FED looks for faster rate hikes
Jay Powell announces an increased pace to raise interest rates leading to a drop in crypto markets
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Regulation
US levies fresh sanctions against Russian entities, including Bitcoin miner BitRiver
The new sanctions could impede BitRiver‘s ability to function fully as it has a data center in Siberia.
Crypto
Report: Swiss Bitcoin investors saw the most profits in 2021
European Bitcoin traders dominate the list of the savviest traders as they recorded the most gains.
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Adoption
US investors, Ethereum dominate crypto market gains in 2021
Crypto traders in the U.S. made around $47 billion gains from their trades in 2021, compared to $162.7 billion worldwide.
Adoption
Australia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF could see $1 billion in inflows
Cosmos Bitcoin ETF beat competition from other rivals like BetaShares, EFT Securities, and VanEck.
People
Is Bitcoin maximalism a curse on the crypto industry?
Ripple boss Brad Garlinghouse says Bitcoin maximalism is a narrow approach to blockchain technology. However, maxis say it's the only way to defend honest crypto.
Price Watch
Analysts: Bitcoin short-term sell pressure is absorbed by long-term holders
The market price of bitcoin fell below $39,000 at the end of the Easter holidays, but has recovered since. Amidst continued volatility and sell pressure, there is also a strong undercurrent of persistent and robust demand.
Regulation
IMF releases financial stability report, identifies risks of crypto and calls for uniform regulations
IMF noted that countries with excess energy sources can monetize it through mining of the flagship digital asset, Bitcoin.
Wallets
5 innovative Bitcoin privacy wallets in 2022
Bitcoin wallets are essential for storing, sending and receiving cryptocurrency. However, privacy is another important feature for some users.
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Opinion
The Satoshi Nakamoto Bitcoin fairy tale remains a stumbling block for many
Crime
US Secret Service has seized over $100 million worth of crypto since 2015
Exchanges
Kraken’s Bitcoin Lightning service hits 2,500 BTC in transactions
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