Brave unveils plans for DEX aggregator and NFT wallet in next browser
Crypto-native web browser Brave has unveiled plans for a new wallet boasting an integrated DEX aggregator and NFT functionality. Crypto-powered web browser, Brave, has unveiled its “Roadmap 2.0” — laying out plans for an integrated DEX aggregator and non-fungible tokens support.. Brave’s new roadmap highlights the company’s desire to integrate Continue Reading
Musk no longer world’s richest man after Tesla and Bitcoin slump
Tesla stock began to slide in late January, accelerating after the BTC purchase announcement. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has lost his crown as the world’s richest man following a sharp correction in Bitcoin and a slump in his company’s stock that some analysts believe are correlated. Tesla stock (TSLA) has Continue Reading
Bitfinex and Tether Fined $18.5M in Settlement With NY Attorney General, Both Firms Barred From Trading in the City
Bitfinex and Tether have been banned from operating in New York and must pay a fine of $18.5 million as part of a settlement with the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG’s) office over a case dating back to 2019. In a statement on Tuesday, NY Attorney General Letitia James accused Continue Reading
Congress worries crypto used to fund domestic terrorism, Capitol insurrection
U.S. Congress subcommittee says that bank reporting methods led to Capitol attack arrests but worries that Bitcoin might have helped fund the insurrection. A U.S. Congress subcommittee is investigating if domestic extremists are turning to cryptocurrency as a source of funds for their activities. On Feb. 25, the Subcommittee on Continue Reading
Indian banks put crypto traders’ accounts under the microscope
HSBC, HDFC and Citi are now requiring crypto traders in India to provide information about their activities or risk losing their funds. Cryptocurrency traders and investors in India are among the latest casualties in an increasing trend of personal account closures by global banking operations. India’s parliament is currently contemplating Continue Reading
Solana (SOL), Cosmos (ATOM) buck the trend to hit new highs after protocol upgrades
Solana (SOL) and Cosmos (ATOM) each saw the price of their tokens surge after new interoperability upgrades were revealed. Bitcoin’s (BTC) sharp correction below $45,000 sent shockwaves throughout the entire market for a second day and many altcoins are fighting to hold the gains they’ve accrued since the start of Continue Reading
Jigstack DAO Acquires Icorating.com Platform to Strengthen Its Token Launch Pad Lemonade
A decentralized finance (defi) protocol announced that it officially acquired an initial coin offering (ICO) listing platform. Jigstack, who bought icorating.com, will migrate all the platform’s assets to its Lemonade’s solution. Jigstack’ Direct Email Database on Icorating.com According to the announcement, the defi protocol, which acts as a decentralized autonomous Continue Reading
Swedish regulators warn consumers against crypto as markets tumble
Sweden’s financial regulator thinks retail investors should stay away from financial products that have volatile cryptocurrencies as their underlying asset. Sweden’s financial regulator, Finansinspektionen, or FI, has issued a fresh warning to retail traders about the high risks and low consumer protections associated with crypto-related investments. In an announcement published on Continue Reading
Air France pilots blockchain-based COVID-19 travel system
Air France is set to trial a blockchain-based system for verifying COVID-19 test results for its passengers. With travel and tourism being one of the industries hardest-hit by the coronavirus-pandemic-induced lockdowns, several stakeholders are increasingly prioritizing digital and contactless solutions. In this vein, Air France has partnered with MedAire, SGS, Continue Reading
Altcoins nurse double-digit losses as Bitcoin bulls fight to retake $49K
A renewed wave of selling briefly pushed Bitcoin price below $45,000 and the majority of altcoins saw their double-digit losses increase. Another wave of selling pressure hit the cryptocurrency market on Feb. 23 as Bitcoin struggles to reclaim the $49,000 level. Data from Cointelegraph Markets and TradingView shows that Bitcoin Continue Reading