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Former PBoC official calls on China to reevaluate its ban on crypto

May 30, 2023

Via: Fintech News

As cryptocurrencies look to be on the road to recovery, with prices rising and daily signs that adoption is on the rise, authorities in China have begun floating the idea of lifting the country’s ban on crypto so that it […]


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Blockchain technology platform Bakkt looks toward Europe after MiCA

May 19, 2023

Via: Cointelegraph

The international regulatory environment for cryptocurrency is improving, and the company is eyeing a retail expansion on the continent, Bakkt chief product officer Dan O’Prey said. On the whole, O’Prey saw positive long-term trends. Speaking to Cointelegraph’s U.S. News Editor, […]


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Binance Announces Lightning Network Withdrawal Implementation Amidst Bitcoin Network Congestion Issues

May 9, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has recently announced it is working to integrate Lightning Network, a bitcoin-based scaling solution, into its platform. The exchange made the announcement after having to pause bitcoin withdrawals twice in a single day due to network […]


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Bitcoin Network Hits 75% Progress Towards Next Reward Halving

April 28, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

On Saturday morning (ET), the Bitcoin network progressed 75% of the way toward the next block reward halving, with fewer than 52,500 blocks left to discover until the event occurs. This milestone marks another step in the ongoing evolution of […]


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NFC chip market size is estimated to surpass US$ 7.6 billion rise at 15% CAGR by 2033

April 26, 2023

Via: Fintech News

The global NFC chip market is valued at US$ 1.9 billion in 2023 and is predicted to progress at a CAGR of 15% from 2023 to 2033. One of the key drivers of the near field communication (NFC) chip market […]


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Pan-European crypto regulation is almost here: Law Decoded, Apr 17–24

April 24, 2023

Via: Cointelegraph

Last week, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, also known as MiCA, was finally passed by the European Parliament. While MiCA technically still has to be approved by the European Council, there’s little doubt that the world’s first comprehensive crypto framework […]


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Ukraine to Adopt Europe’s Crypto Rules, Clarifies Taxation

April 21, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

A regional leader in crypto adoption, Ukraine now plans to follow in the footsteps of the global leader in crypto regulation, the European Union. Statements in Kyiv have indicated that Ukrainian authorities are going to incorporate the new EU norms […]


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Cryptocurrencies get first Europe-wide regulation

April 21, 2023

Via: Fintech News

Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) rules, which go into effect in phases starting in 2024 and passed by a vote of 529-29, represent the most significant attempt by global governments to regulate the growing market for digital assets. The EU said […]


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Crypto market slides deeper into correction territory as Bitcoin struggles to hold $28k

April 21, 2023

Via: Fintech News

The crypto market slid deeper into correction territory on Thursday as Bitcoin (BTC) now finds itself fighting to hold onto support at $28,000 while numerous altcoins have recorded double-digit declines over the past 24 hours. Stocks, likewise, trended down after […]


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Bitcoin Miners Contend With Fifth Network Difficulty Increase of 2023

April 20, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

In less than two months, Bitcoin’s difficulty surged by over 22% and reached an all-time high on Thursday, April 20. The current difficulty of 48.71 trillion implies an exceptionally high average hash rate necessary for mining a new block. Specifically, […]


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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Moves Below $29,000, Hitting a 10-Day Low

April 20, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin (BTC) was once again in the red on Thursday, as traders continued to secure gains from last week’s bull run. BTC/USD fell to an intraday low of $28,596.91 earlier in today’s session, which comes a day after hitting a […]


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New Trump NFTs sell out on day one

April 19, 2023

Via: Cointelegraph

A second collection of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) licensing the name and image of former United States President Donald Trump sold out on April 19, one day after its initial launch. The collection featured 47,000 Trump digital collectibles priced at $99 […]


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Crypto Industry Report: BTC Beats Nasdaq Index and Gold in Q1, Liquid Staking Governance Tokens up by 210%

April 19, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

After closing the past year trading below $17,000, bitcoin staged a comeback that saw it close the first quarter (Q1) of 2023 trading above $28,000. With this performance, bitcoin, which eventually went past the $30,000 level, has outperformed major asset […]


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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Back Above $2,100, as BTC Rebounds From 1-Week Low

April 18, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded from a one-week low on Tuesday, as markets reacted to the latest gross domestic product (GDP) report from China. BTC/USD dropped to a low of $29,154.85 earlier in today’s session, before climbing to a peak of $29,944.78 […]


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Bitcoin is perfect for rural America

April 17, 2023

Via: Fintech News

Rural America is not a monolithic entity, but rather a diverse and dynamic region that encompasses different landscapes, climates and cultures. Some rural areas are more prosperous and developed than others, depending on factors such as natural resources, infrastructure and […]


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Bitcoin sparks liquidations as analyst says BTC price may dip 12% more

April 17, 2023

Via: Cointelegraph

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD wicking to $29,247 on Bitstamp — its lowest in a week. Gains for Asian stocks failed to rescue the losses on the day, these beginning immediately after the April 16 weekly […]


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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Remains Above $2,100 to Start the Weekend 

April 14, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin (BTC) moved back below the $31,000 level on Saturday, as cryptocurrency markets consolidated to start the weekend. Following a high of $31,005.61 on Friday, BTC/USD dropped to a low of $30,044.50 earlier in today’s session. Yesterday’s peak saw bitcoin […]


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Crypto Exchange Bitrue Suffers $23 Million Hack

April 14, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitrue announced Friday on Twitter it has identified a “brief exploit” in one of its hot wallets. The breach led to the theft of around $23 million in a number of cryptocurrencies, including ether (ETH) and shiba inu […]


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Digital Currency Monetary Authority launches international CBDC

April 13, 2023

Via: FinTech Futures

The Universal Monetary Unit (UMU), symbolized as Ü, can transact in any legal tender settlement currency and is designed to enforce banking regulations and protect the financial integrity of the international banking system. Also known as Unicoin, UMU is powered […]


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Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Technologies to List on Nasdaq via SPAC Deal

April 13, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

A Singaporean company, Bitdeer Technologies Holdings, founded in 2018 by former Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu, plans to go public and be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange on April 14, 2023, according to a recently published filing with the U.S. […]