Binance tackles Travel Rule compliance after multiple bansFollowing bans in Japan, the U.K. and Ontario, Binance is ramping up its compliance efforts with a specialized tool developed by crypto intelligence firm CipherTrace.Jun 30, 2021Marie Huillet
1inch Foundation upgrades governance framework The 1inch Network’s governance framework will have many of the hallmarks of Ethereum-based projects in a move that prioritizes user experience and broader network participation.Jun 30, 2021Sam Bourgi
Coincidence? Bitcoin saw its highs and lows on ‘Turnaround Tuesdays’ in JuneA curious pattern has emerged as Bitcoin stays stuck in its defined trading range between $30,000 and $40,000.Jun 30, 2021William Suberg
Bitcoin’s evolving narratives make it antifragileBitcoin itself has seen very little change over time — what has changed is the dominant perception of it.Jun 30, 2021Martin Gaspar
Former Mastercard exec to lead Ripple’s European ExpansionSendi Young has over 15 years of fintech experience and has previously worked at prominent payments firms.Jun 30, 2021Arijit Sarkar
Bitcoin sees 4.5% dip amid warning BTC price indicator bottom may still comeThe Puell multiple — and Bitcoin's price — can still dip further before a rebound takes hold, cautions analyst Rekt Capital.Jun 30, 2021William Suberg
Beijing subway now accepts digital yuanBeijing's rail transit service now accepts digital yuan for subway rides through an integration with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.Jun 30, 2021Helen Partz
Slow, but not steady: India’s stance on Bitcoin and crypto is evolvingIndia’s regulatory stance on crypto has been shaky at best and prejudiced at worst, but what is India actually doing about crypto?Jun 30, 2021Anupam Varshney
NYDIG set to bring Bitcoin adoption to 650 US banks and credit unionsNYDIG looks set to deliver on its promise to enable millions of Americans to buy Bitcoin from their bank accounts in 2021.Jun 30, 2021Osato Avan-Nomayo
Russia’s central bank to study crypto investment risksThe Bank of Russia is collecting data from 15 credit firms and payment systems like Visa and Mastercard.Jun 30, 2021Helen Partz
Ethereum Classic price has nearly doubled days after Digital Currency Group’s $50M betThe gains also appear amid an overall crypto market recovery following Bitcoin’s sharp rebound from $30,000 support.Jun 30, 2021Yashu Gola
New Bitcoin exposure index to track equities that perform like BTC Melanion Bitcoin Exposure Index tracks an equities basket with the highest correlation and revenue exposure to Bitcoin.Jun 30, 2021Erhan Kahraman
Bitcoin has failed miserably as currency, says NYU's 'dean of valuation'The serial Bitcoin critic has once again dismissed BTC’s value proposition as a form of currency.Jun 30, 2021Osato Avan-Nomayo
Bitcoin volatility still a concern for CEO of BNY Mellon subsidiaryFrancesca Fornasari believes that Bitcoin may not be suitable for most institutional investors.Jun 30, 2021Helen Partz
Institutional investors aren’t buying Bitcoin at 50% of all-time highs… for nowAhead of a major GBTC unlocking event, it seems that institutions and retail investors alike have cold feet about Bitcoin at $34,000.Jun 30, 2021William Suberg
Australian regulators seek public input on crypto ETPs The Australia Securities and Investments Commission has indicated that Bitcoin and Ether are the only two crypto assets likely to meet its evolving criteria for a regulated crypto ETP.Jun 30, 2021Marie Huillet
Bank of Russia forms first digital ruble testing groupTwelve Russian banks including Sberbank, VTB and Tinkoff Bank will help the Bank of Russia test the digital ruble in January 2022.Jun 30, 2021Helen Partz
Spanish Socialist Workers' Party pens public digital currency initiativeSpain’s oldest active political party is reportedly looking to create a public digital currency.Jun 30, 2021Helen Partz
CoinMarketCap launches Ethereum token swaps powered by UniswapCoinMarketCap has launched a token swap feature via integration with Uniswap, and has hinted at supporting additional DEXs and networks in the future.Jun 30, 2021Brian Quarmby
HSBC becomes first foreign entity onboarded to Dubai’s KYC blockchainHSBC plans to improve the KYC process for local investors and corporate clients by leveraging blockchain technology.Jun 30, 2021Martin Young
Senator Cynthia Lummis backs crypto for US retirement plans Senator Cynthia Lummis wants to see crypto-assets become a normal part of the diversified asset allocations in U.S. citizens’ retirement plans.Jun 30, 2021Brian Quarmby
Coinbase reveals plans for crypto app store amid global refocusCoinbase is looking to bolster its global presence, announcing it will focus on launching new products “in most countries by default” moving forward, including a crypto app store.Jun 30, 2021Samuel Haig
UK’s NatWest bank limits transactions to crypto exchangesNatWest and other U.K. high street banks have ramped crypto curbs amid recent regulatory pressure on the sector.Jun 30, 2021Martin Young
Driving ‘purists beserk’: Co-chair of blockchain caucus wants to 'reverse' crypto transactions Democratic Representative Bill Foster has called for legal power to identify wallet holders and reverse crypto transactions in instances of criminal behavior such as ransomware attacks.Jun 30, 2021Brian Quarmby
'We don't have much time left' to regulate crypto, says Bank of France governor"We in Europe need to move as quickly as possible or risk an erosion of our monetary sovereignty," said Francois Villeroy de Galhau.Jun 29, 2021Turner Wright
Coinbase will pay users 4% interest on USDC holdingsThe announced yields represent the exchange increasing interest for USDC holders by more than 2,500% since it was lowered significantly last June.Jun 29, 2021Turner Wright
Binance faces regulatory upheaval as lawmakers target ‘global’ exchanges Regulators in Japan, the United Kingdom and the Canadian province of Ontario have all tightened their grip on cryptocurrency exchanges. Binance has been caught in the crosshairs.Jun 29, 2021Sam Bourgi
Crypto.com announces global partnership with Formula 1The exchange said it will become the racing series’ official cryptocurrency sponsor and NFT partner, hinting at a crypto-themed award for one of the events.Jun 29, 2021Turner Wright
Argo Blockchain receives $20M Bitcoin-backed loan from Galaxy Digital for Texas mining facilityThe U.K.-based mining firm's announcement comes amid the country's Financial Conduct Authority cracking down on crypto exchanges.Jun 29, 2021Turner Wright
John McAfee’s suicide reports raise disbelief, spark conspiracy theoriesJohn McAfee’s candle may have burned out, but his legacy will live on. Tributes for the tech savant continue to flow in after his passing.Jun 29, 2021Shiraz Jagati