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Asia

Asia’s Bitcoin supply records new ATH while US, EU reserves shrink

Asia currently holds 7.3% of the total Bitcoin supply as market moves inversely to the West

1 week ago · 3 min read

Asia’s Bitcoin supply records new ATH while US, EU reserves shrink

Asia currently holds 7.3% of the total Bitcoin supply as market moves inversely to the West

1 week ago · 3 min read

Busan collaborates with Crypto.com and Gate.io to advance blockchain aspirations

As part of Busan's numerous efforts to embrace blockchain, the city has signed a business agreement with crypto exchanges, Crypto.com and Gate.io.

1 month ago · 2 min read

Busan collaborates with Crypto.com and Gate.io to advance blockchain aspirations

Asia’s Bitcoin supply records new ATH while US, EU reserves shrink

Asia currently holds 7.3% of the total Bitcoin supply as market moves inversely to the West

1 week ago · 3 min read

Will Indonesia’s decision to tax crypto stifle local adoption?

Indonesia will impose a 0.1% Value Added Tax that will be deductible at the source on all crypto transactions in the country.

8 months ago · 2 min read

Will Indonesia’s decision to tax crypto stifle local adoption?

Kazakhstan to launch CBDC on BNB Chain

Kazakhstan inked a deal with Binance to launch its Digital Tenge on the BNB Chain.

1 month ago · 2 min read

North Koreans reportedly targeting crypto jobs for insider access

Beyond plagiarizing resumes, researchers also discovered that some suspected North Koreans doctored qualifications when applying for jobs.

4 months ago · 2 min read

North Koreans reportedly targeting crypto jobs for insider access

CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: FTX took $3.7B loss in 2021; Coinbase reveals Grayscale Bitcoin reserves

Bank of England speculates FTX collapse is a result of FTT run, Litecoin recently climbs market cap ranking, and much more in this edition of CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily.

6 days ago · 3 min read

CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: FTX took $3.7B loss in 2021; Coinbase reveals Grayscale Bitcoin reserves

Asia’s Bitcoin supply records new ATH while US, EU reserves shrink

Asia currently holds 7.3% of the total Bitcoin supply as market moves inversely to the West

1 week ago · 3 min read

Africa

CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: Eyes turn to Grayscale Bitcoin Trust after FTX collapse; Cardano to launch fiat-backed stablecoin in 2023

Non-custodial wallet SafePal spikes by 125%, CertiK sheds light on KYC actors, and much more in this edition of CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily.

1 week ago · 3 min read

CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: Eyes turn to Grayscale Bitcoin Trust after FTX collapse; Cardano to launch fiat-backed stablecoin in 2023

Europe

Key takeaways from BlockDown Croatia 2022

Here's what you should know from Blockdown Croatia 2022, encompassing topics from DAOs and DeFi, to Metaverse and NFT's

7 months ago · 5 min read

Key takeaways from BlockDown Croatia 2022

The Estonian government is not banning crypto, but drafts legislation to tighten regulation

The drafted regulation incorporates the updated international AML/CFT standards–affecting crypto service providers licensed in Estonia, without proposing any new measures for customers.

11 months ago · 2 min read

The Estonian government is not banning crypto, but drafts legislation to tighten regulation

Belgium says Bitcoin, Ethereum are not securities

Belgian authorities said assets with issuers incorporated into instruments could be declared securities under its Prospectus Regulation.

2 days ago · 2 min read

Belgium says Bitcoin, Ethereum are not securities

Singapore BIS Monetary Authority and central banks of Switzerland, France explore AMMs and CBDCs

The Innovation Hub of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) launched its latest project to explore the use of automated market makers to facilitate foreign exchange markets and CBDC payments.

4 weeks ago · 2 min read

Singapore BIS Monetary Authority and central banks of Switzerland, France explore AMMs and CBDCs

German crypto neobank Nuri shuts down business after failing to find buyer

CEO Kristina Walcker-Mayer said the decision was taken as the company was unable to find a potential acquirer or investors.

1 month ago · 2 min read

German crypto neobank Nuri shuts down business after failing to find buyer

Gibraltar minister says he is collecting Bitcoin for his kids’ future

Gibraltar's Digital and Financial Services minister said he's collecting Bitcoin for his kids, because he thinks Bitcoin adoption will increase tremendously in the future.

4 months ago · 2 min read

Gibraltar minister says he is collecting Bitcoin for his kids’ future

Bitstamp backtracks on ‘inactivity fee’ charges

Bitstamp CEO said the community reaction to the inactivity fees charges forced a rethink of the decision.

5 months ago · 1 min read

Bitstamp backtracks on ‘inactivity fee’ charges

First regulated Maltese project to integrate blockchain-based AI services with Belgian retail chain

The first Malta VFAA-regulated blockchain project VAIOT this week signed a deal with one of the leading retail shop networks in Belgium, SupraBazar, to use its blockchain-based AI voice commerce solution within the retail e-commerce platform.

2 years ago · 3 min read

First regulated Maltese project to integrate blockchain-based AI services with Belgian retail chain

Netherlands

Dutch police arrest suspected Bitcoin thief by tracing transactions on blockchain

Dutch authorities' investigations revealed that the alleged thief laundered Bitcoin with the use of malicious software from the open-source Electrum wallet.

2 months ago · 1 min read

Dutch police arrest suspected Bitcoin thief by tracing transactions on blockchain

Portugal

Solana co-founder Yakovenko wants “consensus at the speed of light” with over 20k validators

Yakovenko was joined by Head of Communications for Solana Foundation Federa to discuss the past and future of Solana during Breakpoint in Lisbon.

3 weeks ago · 3 min read

Solana co-founder Yakovenko wants “consensus at the speed of light” with over 20k validators

Spain

Highlights from ETHBarcelona: bear market survival guide

Prominent names from Venture Capitals came together in the "Bear Market Survival Guide" panel in ETHBarcelona, and stressed the importance of offering real value.

5 months ago · 3 min read

Highlights from ETHBarcelona: bear market survival guide

Switzerland

Singapore BIS Monetary Authority and central banks of Switzerland, France explore AMMs and CBDCs

The Innovation Hub of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) launched its latest project to explore the use of automated market makers to facilitate foreign exchange markets and CBDC payments.

4 weeks ago · 2 min read

Russia

Russian lawmakers looking to establish state-backed crypto exchange

The draft bill would need to get the approval of the Russian Central Bank alongside the country's Ministry of Finance.

3 days ago · 1 min read

Russian lawmakers looking to establish state-backed crypto exchange

U.K.

Craig Wright creates ambiguity over Satoshi posts on BitcoinTalk forum

In a recent legal filing against crypto exchange Kraken, Wright cited the BitcoinTalk forum posts as proof that he is the real Satoshi.

5 days ago · 2 min read

Craig Wright creates ambiguity over Satoshi posts on BitcoinTalk forum

Middle East

Iran

Iran to launch CBDC on Sept. 22

The digital currency — dubbed "Crypto-Rial" — will leverage blockchain technology to turn the Iranian Rial banknotes into cryptocurrency.

2 months ago · 1 min read

Israel

Israel moves to avail government bonds via blockchain

Israel will look to reduce costs and shorten the duration of issuance and clearing of government bonds using blockchain technology.

1 month ago · 1 min read

Israel moves to avail government bonds via blockchain

Turkey

Istanbul Blockchain Week panelists hopeful on adoption of next-generation blockchain tech

CEO of Elixxir and cryptography pioneer, David Chaum, expressed that the ongoing issues in centralized finance might hopefully be able to "stimulate the adoption of this next generation of technology" without the vulnerabilities.

2 weeks ago · 2 min read

Istanbul Blockchain Week panelists hopeful on adoption of next-generation blockchain tech

U.A.E.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces success and key findings from CBDC project, mBridge

Hong Kong Monetary Authority published a report to announce its CBDC project, mBridge's key accomplishments, use cases, and areas of improvement.

1 month ago · 2 min read

Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces success and key findings from CBDC project, mBridge

North America

U.S.

FTX attacker turns to ChipMixer to launder tokens

The attacker laundered around 360 Bitcoin on Nov. 25 via ChipMixer, which some in the community allege is U.S. government honeypot.

2 days ago · 2 min read

FTX attacker turns to ChipMixer to launder tokens

Canada

CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: Eyes turn to Grayscale Bitcoin Trust after FTX collapse; Cardano to launch fiat-backed stablecoin in 2023

Non-custodial wallet SafePal spikes by 125%, CertiK sheds light on KYC actors, and much more in this edition of CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily.

1 week ago · 3 min read

Mexico

The Better Business Bureau warned about crypto investment scams on TikTok

The Better Business Bureau published a blog post that shows how crypto scams are carried out on TikTok and how to deal with them.

2 months ago · 1 min read

The Better Business Bureau warned about crypto investment scams on TikTok

Miami

MiamiCoin raises regulatory concerns after value nosedives more than 90%

MiamiCoin was developed by CityCoins — which is also working on creating cryptocurrencies for other cities in the U.S. like New York.

6 months ago · 2 min read

MiamiCoin raises regulatory concerns after value nosedives more than 90%

New York

BNY Mellon receives New York approval for crypto custodial services

BNY Mellon clients would be able to store the keys to their assets with the bank.

2 months ago · 1 min read

BNY Mellon receives New York approval for crypto custodial services

Puerto Rico

How the crypto wealthy are gentrifying Puerto Rico

Crypto wealthy U.S. citizens are driving up property prices and the cost of living for native Puerto Ricans, much to their anger.

7 months ago · 2 min read

How the crypto wealthy are gentrifying Puerto Rico

San Francisco

Early Ethereum designer to host DeFi Whiteboarding Weekend in the Bay Area

The event will mark a return to in-person collaboration for the DeFi community.

1 year ago · 2 min read

Early Ethereum designer to host DeFi Whiteboarding Weekend in the Bay Area

Seattle

The largest independent digital investment advisor in the US enters the crypto space

Betterment will enable its customers to invest in expert-built, diversified crypto portfolios.

10 months ago · 2 min read

The largest independent digital investment advisor in the US enters the crypto space

Wyoming

Wyoming legally recognizes EOS-based DAO in historic move

The crypto ‘friendly’ state is pushing for several tech- and crypto-forward initiatives.

1 year ago · 2 min read

Wyoming legally recognizes EOS-based DAO in historic move

Oceania

Australia

Bitcoin mining firm Iris Energy on verge of $103M loan default

Iris Energy is underwater on its loans and currently unable to meet monthly payments due to tight mining margins.

4 weeks ago · 1 min read

Bitcoin mining firm Iris Energy on verge of $103M loan default

South America

Brazil

Hoskinson predicts more crypto adoption as sovereign currencies fail

A recent Chainalysis report noted that crypto adoption in South America had grown by 40% within the last year.

4 weeks ago · 1 min read

Hoskinson predicts more crypto adoption as sovereign currencies fail

El Salvador

CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: Oldest Bitcoin holders start selling; FTX court filing reveals SBF’s $1B loans from Alameda

Bitcoin and Ethereum emerge as the second and third most shorted crypto, Genesis asked for a $1 billion loan but got rejected, and much more in this edition of CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily.

1 week ago · 4 min read

CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: Oldest Bitcoin holders start selling; FTX court filing reveals SBF’s $1B loans from Alameda

Venezuela

Ethereum blasted as “trojan horse for tyranny” following MetaMask scandal

MetaMask shoots itself in the foot by blocking "certain jurisdictions," a dig deeper reveals the Ethereum ecosystem is in bed with JPMorgan.

9 months ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin worth $1.5B withdrawn from Coinbase in 48 hours

Cardano projects Ardana and Orbis call it quits, community cries foul play

Bitcoin miners wipe out entire 2022 balances in capitulation

Roughly 48% of Ethereum NFT trades in October were fake

Op-Ed: FTX killed crypto, long live Bitcoin

Bahamas Securities Commission calls FTX CEO John Ray’s allegations inaccurate; says its actions were ‘misinterpreted’

ConsenSys updates policy to collect IP addresses from MetaMask

BitGo to take custody of FTX assets in bankruptcy procedure

On-chain data flashes multiple bear market bottom signals

CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: Bitcoin worth $1.5B leaves Coinbase; Mid-cap tokens outperform Bitcoin

PlayToEarn Blockchain Game Awards 2022 Announced With $10K in Prizes

XT.COM lists KUB in its main zone

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The case against BlackRock’s foray into Bitcoin

A World War could trigger ‘an immense spike’ in Bitcoin price, adoption, Covalent CEO says

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Asia

Asia’s Bitcoin supply records new ATH while US, EU reserves shrink

Asia’s Bitcoin supply records new ATH while US, EU reserves shrink

Busan collaborates with Crypto.com and Gate.io to advance blockchain aspirations

Asia’s Bitcoin supply records new ATH while US, EU reserves shrink

Will Indonesia’s decision to tax crypto stifle local adoption?

Kazakhstan to launch CBDC on BNB Chain

North Koreans reportedly targeting crypto jobs for insider access

CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: FTX took $3.7B loss in 2021; Coinbase reveals Grayscale Bitcoin reserves

Asia’s Bitcoin supply records new ATH while US, EU reserves shrink

Africa

CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: Eyes turn to Grayscale Bitcoin Trust after FTX collapse; Cardano to launch fiat-backed stablecoin in 2023

Europe

Key takeaways from BlockDown Croatia 2022

The Estonian government is not banning crypto, but drafts legislation to tighten regulation

Belgium says Bitcoin, Ethereum are not securities

Singapore BIS Monetary Authority and central banks of Switzerland, France explore AMMs and CBDCs

German crypto neobank Nuri shuts down business after failing to find buyer

Gibraltar minister says he is collecting Bitcoin for his kids’ future

Bitstamp backtracks on ‘inactivity fee’ charges

First regulated Maltese project to integrate blockchain-based AI services with Belgian retail chain

Dutch police arrest suspected Bitcoin thief by tracing transactions on blockchain

Solana co-founder Yakovenko wants “consensus at the speed of light” with over 20k validators

Highlights from ETHBarcelona: bear market survival guide

Singapore BIS Monetary Authority and central banks of Switzerland, France explore AMMs and CBDCs

Russian lawmakers looking to establish state-backed crypto exchange

Craig Wright creates ambiguity over Satoshi posts on BitcoinTalk forum