Ukraine's central bank has announced new restrictions on purchases of crypto (and other such "quasi cash'" transactions). ( read original story ...)
How crypto giant Binance built ties to a Russian FSB-linked agency
Russia's financial intelligence unit met in Moscow with the regional head of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange. The Russians wanted Binance to agree to hand over client data, including ... ( read original story ...)
IMF says yen’s rapid slide may hamper Japan’s post-pandemic recovery
The chief of the International Monetary Fund's Japan mission believes the yen's rapid recent slide could hamper the pandemic-str ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. hasn’t stopped N. Korean gang from laundering its crypto haul
North Korean hackers who last month carried out one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts ever are still laundering their haul more than a week after they were identified as the thieves. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase to Buy Turkish Crypto Exchange BtcTurk for Almost $3.2 Billion
One of Turkey’s oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, BtcTurk, may soon be snapped up by Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the U.S. by trading volume. BtcTurk is one of the mo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance ministry official denies report Japan, U.S. discussed joint FX intervention
A senior Japanese finance ministry official on Saturday denied a media report that Japan and the United States discussed coordinated currency intervention to stem further yen falls at a bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
Serious ‘Fast Evolving’ Global Crypto ‘Threat’ Warning After Huge Bitcoin And Ethereum Price Surge
Bitcoin, ethereum and other "fast evolving" cryptocurrencies could soon become a threat to global financial stability, according to the chair of an international body tasked with shoring up the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto is the hottest new political token — and it’s working out for politicians who sing its praises
As Miami and New York City's mayors, El Salvador's president, and other politicians advocate for crypto, it's clear that voter approval follows. ( read original story ...)
A top crypto fund shares the 3 risks associated with ethereum’s upcoming merge — and explains why there isn’t a definite date for the upgrade
Developers aren't sure when exactly "the merge" will take place because it's a technically challenging process, Bitwise's research head said. ( read original story ...)
How Crypto Is Failing Spectacularly to Greenwash Itself
Supporters say Bitcoin and other digital currencies can help solve climate change. But in reality, crypto has morphed into yet another money-making scheme. ( read original story ...)
Crypto investors’ profit jumps 5 times to $162.7 billion in 2021: Report
The year 2021 was a bumper phase for crypto assets with prices of bitcoin jumping 64% during the year, while ethereum registered a 393% spike. ( read original story ...)
“Crypto Pension” BLAZAR Token Has Historic Launch
With a 15 million dollar market cap BLAZAR token which has become famous as the Crypto Pension, has an unprecedented launch BLAZAR, the native token to The Moonfuel Protocol Staking and Yield Farm was ... ( read original story ...)
Yellen, Japan’s Finance Minister Suzuki discussed FX market developments – US Treasury
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Japan's Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki discussed foreign exchange market developments during their bilateral talk on Thursday, the U.S. Treasury Department ... ( read original story ...)
Binance Recovers Stolen, Disguised Crypto Loot From Mega Hack
More than a week after the U.S. tied one of the biggest heists in crypto to a North Korean hacking group, digital-asset exchange Binance said it was able to recover about $5.8 million worth of the ... ( read original story ...)
Bannon is helping a Vermont crypto bro get elected to the Senate
Several former aides to former President Donald Trump have been assisting Brock Pierce's anti-establishment Senate bid. ( read original story ...)
Members of Congress are asking the EPA to investigate the environmental impacts of crypto mining
Two dozen legislators sent a letter to the EPA this week asking the agency to make sure mining companies were in compliance with the Clean Air and Water Acts. ( read original story ...)