The price of Bitcoin is up, but it’s not primarily because of a flood of illicit funds into the digital currency. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin, ethereum — here’s how crypto prices changed in February
Cryptocurrency like bitcoin and ether have jumped in popularity in recent years, and are now traded by both retail investors and companies like Citibank and Tesla During parts of 2021, the ... ( read original story ...)
A crypto prime brokerage has won a watershed approval from regulators in Wyoming to become a trust
SFOX works with hedge funds and institutional clients and runs a digital asset platform that aggregates liquidity from more than 30 exchanges. ( read original story ...)
Electric Capital raises $1 billion for two new crypto funds
Crypto-focused venture firm Electric Capital has raised a $400 million for its third early stage fund, as well as a $600 million digital token-fund. Why it matters: Raising huge pools of capital to ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine says it is now accepting polkadot as part of the crypto donations to fund its resistance to Russia’s invasion
Ukraine added polkadot to its growing list of accepted cryptocurrencies for donation as the country faces ongoing Russian attacks. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin’s strength is being driven by Russians choosing the crypto as an avenue to move their wealth out of the country, legendary investor Mark Mobius says
"That's the reason why bitcoin is showing strength now, because the Russians have a way of getting their wealth out," Mobius said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto is ‘Double-Edged Sword’ Amid War, Circle’s Allaire Says
Circle Internet Financial’s Jeremy Allaire said Russia’s attack on Ukraine highlights the paradox of cryptocurrencies for both participants and regulators. Allaire, co-founder ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota restarting Japan plants after malware hits supplier
Toyota plans to resume production at all of its 14 Japanese plants as of Wednesday, after they were idled for a day due to a cyberattack on a domestic supplier. The supplier, Kojima Industries Corp., ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.1984%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Gas & Water, Paper & Pulp and Shipbuilding sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Prices Surge on Russia-Ukraine Talks
Governments around the world have imposed sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. But peace talks may be behind the recent price increase. ( read original story ...)
Major Cryptocurrencies—Including Bitcoin, Ether—Rise Amid Fears Russia Will Evade Sanctions With Crypto
The surge, coupled with the plummeting value of Russia’s currency, has seen the overall value of bitcoin surpass that of the Russian ruble. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Donation Firm The Giving Block Bought by Payment Services Provider Shift4
The deal is for an up-front payment of $54 million and potential payment of up to $246 million, which consists of 75% stock and 25% cash, the company said in an investor presentation. The Giving Block ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota to resume production in Japan after cyberattack on supplier
Toyota plans to resume production at all of its 14 plants as of Wednesday, after they were idled for a day due to a cyberattack on a domestic supplier. The supplier, Kojima Industries Corp., said ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin and Ethereum skyrocket as Russian and Ukrainian reliance on crypto rises
The economic sanctions announced over the weekend sent the Russian rouble tumbling and closed Moscow’s stock exchange on Monday, something that has sparked a surge in crypto activity, according ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchanges refuse to freeze all Russian accounts as Ukraine requested
Major crypto exchanges including Coinbase and Binance are refusing a request by Ukraine to freeze all Russian accounts.. ( read original story ...)
Why Crypto Terminology Is Outdated
Crypto had a breakthrough 2021, and 2022 is looking equally promising. Prices soared and public awareness of its enormous potential widened. Digital assets are now prominent on the radars of major ... ( read original story ...)