Crime
Report: Crypto ransomware payments in 2021 was over $600 million
Ransomware attackers have a preference for receiving their payments in Bitcoin and privacy-focused digital asset, Monero.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 3 min read
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Adoption
As tensions mount over Ukraine, is Russia weening itself off dollars in favor of Bitcoin?
Russia makes a U-turn on banning cryptocurrencies, some speculate this was a strategic move to side step sanctions if war did break out.
Adoption
Russia to recognize Bitcoin as currency
Authorities in Russia have reached a compromise on regulations concerning Bitcoin and other digital currencies.
Culture
11 years ago today, Bitcoin reached $1
This day 11 years ago, bitcoin reached parity with the U.S. dollar. Those who were fortunate, or clever, enough to buy bitcoin at $1, and managed to HODL on to it, have made a handsome profit since.
Analysis
JPMorgan: Bitcoin is trading above fair value. What does this indicate?
Analysis by JPMorgan and Glassnode give contradictory fair value assessments. But in both cases, the outlook is possibly bearish.
Mining
New tax proposal in Kazakhstan could push crypto miners out
Kazakhstan is proposing that crypto mining equipments should be taxed the same way as casino machines.
Investments
Tesla BTC holding is now worth $2 Billion
Tesla recorded an impairment loss of $101 million on its Bitcoin holdings for 2021.
