12/29/2021
Marathon Digital’s ‘Record Purchase’ of Bitcoin Miners Will Cost $879M
The deal, announced a week ago giving few details, is for 78,000 machines to be delivered in second-half 2022.
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12/29/2021
Crypto Exchange FTX Offers $1mln Reward for Banks Willing to Deal with Stablecoins
In its appeal for a stablecoin deal, FTX stated that it planned to talk to a broad range of stakeholders, which includes no only US based banks but also credit unions.
12/29/2021
Binance Gets To Be The First-ever Crypto Regulator In The Middle East North Africa
In-principle approval is a sign that Binance must complete the application process in full and expects to complete “in the near future,” the announcement notes.
12/27/2021
‘Win-win situation’: Super funds are opening the door to crypto investments
Australian superannuation funds have so far been largely averse to investing in the risky cryptocurrency industry, however some have indicated they are researching the sector.
12/27/2021
‘Blockchain Rock’: Gibraltar moves to become world’s first cryptocurrency hub
Territory’s financial sector risks reputational damage and diplomatic sanctions if complex regulations of crypto hub fail
12/27/2021
Pakistanis own $20bn in cryptocurrencies, more than federal reserves: Report
“Pakistan recorded around $20 billion of cryptocurrency value in 2020-21, showing an abnormal increase of 711 percent,” the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
12/27/2021
Zero taxes, golf and beach houses create a crypto island paradise
After a meteoric year, cryptocurrency investors are relocating to Puerto Rico for its savings on individual and corporate taxes.
12/27/2021
Binance Gets Its First Gulf Crypto Regulatory Nod in Bahrain
The in-principle approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain still requires Binance to complete the full application process, which is expected to be completed in due course.
12/27/2021
The $64,000 $65,000 $57,000 Question: Bitcoin’s Place in Multi-Asset Portfolios
Could Crypto be a useful diversifier in a multi-asset portfolio? And what might be an optimal allocation if so?
12/26/2021
Crypto Cards Are Giving Bitcoin Purchase Power
These days it’s easy to use bitcoin and ether to buy goods and services online, in the metaverse, and in the meatspace, with payment gateways handling conversion at the point of sale.
12/23/2021
Enfusion and Coinbase to Bring Seamless Digital Asset Connectivity to Institutions
The integrations between both platforms are expected to be completed in Q2 2022.
12/23/2021
iBLOXX Proprietary Trading Announces DMCC Crypto Trading License
iBLOXX designs AI and Machine Learning algorithms
12/23/2021
What will happen to crypto in 2022: Who holds all the bitcoin? Can it and ethereum regain their highs? What next for altcoins? Will regulators crackdown?
Crpyto world laden with uncertainty and volatility still, but some predict growth
12/23/2021
How Crypto Losses Could Result in Tax Benefits
The IRS allows investors to take deductions on crypto losses that can reduce tax liabilities or even lead to a tax refund.
12/23/2021
German bank cleans $113 million in dirty crypto for the government
Gone are the days when criminals used Bitcoin to hide proceeds from illicit activities.
12/22/2021
Blockchain.com Launches Crypto Trading in Kansas
Company delivers crypto access and jobs across the U.S.; usage spiked 200% after launch
12/22/2021
Singapore unveils robo-adviser on mobile wallet
The digital tool includes an ESG option created by UOB Asset Management.
12/22/2021
Cash to crypto - asset class outlook for 2022
The stock market looks like the best game in town when it comes to delivering long term returns in excess of inflation.
12/22/2021
El Salvador Buys 21 Bitcoins on 21st Day of Last Month of 21st Year of 21st Century
In announcing the purchase on Twitter, President Nayib Bukele also noted that the country’s land area is 21,000 square kilometers.
12/21/2021
Tiny bitcoin ‘rich list’ holds huge proportion of cryptocurrency
Nevertheless, bitcoin is up by almost 60 per cent on where it started 2021.