Twitter jumps on crypto bandwagon as it rolls out Bitcoin tipping functionality September 24, 2021 Twitter will now allow people to tip their favourite content creators with bitcoin and it will test new ways to help users have a safer experience on the social media app, the company said last night. Watch the full report.
Seven days in crypto: Binance’s $4 BILLION case, and Fidelity files for spot Ethereum ETF as options volumes grow November 27, 2023 Data from CryptoCompare shows that the price of Bitcoin moved sideways throughout most of the past week.
No bitcoin believer: Bank of England rate setter warns of imminent danger of crypto assets November 16, 2021 A member of the Bank of England’s rate setting committee has warned the possibility of crypto assets derailing the financial system is ramping up. “The point at which [crypto assets] pose a risk is getting closer. I think regulators and legislators need to think hard about that,” Jon Cunliffe, deputy governor of financial stability at [...]
Crypto criticism swells as thousands protest in El Salvador against Bitcoin policies October 18, 2021 Thousands of people in El Salvador’s capital took to the streets last night UK time to protest against President Nayib Bukele, over the Central American country’s adoption of bitcoin as legal tender and the firing of Supreme Court judges. Watch the full report.
Intelligence dossier finds Bitcoin is outperforming gold, but Ethereum is outshining Bitcoin April 7, 2021 Much-anticipated intelligence report from Kraken reveals how Bitcoin is performing against gold and Ethereum is on track to hit $3,000.
No Bitcoin believers: Indonesia’s religious leaders forbid muslims from using crypto as currency November 11, 2021 Indonesia’s religious council has declared the use of crypto assets as currency unlawful for muslims. At a meeting of the National Ulema Council, MUI, clerics deemed cryptocurrency to be forbidden under Shariah law because it includes elements of uncertainty, wagering and harm. Trading cryptocurrencies as a commodity is also unlawful because it does not meet [...]
Hacker steals £8.6m Bitcoin from pNetwork September 20, 2021 A hacker has stolen 277 Bitcoin, worth over £8.6m, from the cross chain protocol pNetwork by exploiting a bug in its code. pNetwork allows value to be transferred between blockchains by exchanging user coins, which are stored as collateral, for a wrapped token which can be used on a new chain. The attack targeted the [...]
Watch: Muhammad Ali’s journey from Bitcoin entrepreneur to fugitive August 26, 2021 Muhammad Ali said he dreamt of building a cryptocurrency business before the Taliban began its sweep through Afghanistan. The fall of Kabul forced him into a daunting journey west, through Iran and Turkey, evading border guards and security searches as he went. Watch the full report.
Ethereum breaches $3,000 as ETF anticipation grows February 23, 2024 On Wednesday, Coinbase endorsed Grayscale's application to convert its ETH trust into an ETF - emphasising this stance.
Banco Hipotecario forms alliances to help El Salvador’s Bitcoin roll-out October 11, 2021 Banco Hipotecario has teamed up with TESOBE, Qredo and Sovryn to enhance financial inclusion throughout El Salvador.