Crypto Currency

Visa, Mastercard Halt Crypto Initiatives Pending Industry And Regulatory Recovery
EXCLUSIVE: Bitcoin Price Fluctuations Do Not Affect Miners' Profitability, BitPatagonia CTO Says
A Look At Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin Whitepaper And How Blockchain Came Into Existence
EXCLUSIVE: Bitcoin Price Fluctuations Do Not Affect Miners' Profitability, BitPatagonia CTO Says
A Look At Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin Whitepaper And How Blockchain Came Into Existence
$2B In Crypto Stolen From Cross-Chain Bridges In 2022: Chainalysis
This MicroStrategy Analyst Is Slashing Their Price Target After $1B Loss, Michael Saylor Steps Down

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Schwab Set To Launch A Crypto-Related Thematic ETF In August
Schwab Asset Management, the asset management arm of Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) has announced the launch of a Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF, with the first day of trading expected to be on or about August 4 on the New York Stock Exchange.
Understanding The Challenges Plaguing The Metaverse And Navigating Through The Cacophony
Crypto enthusiasts and investors alike are going gung-ho about the Metaverse like it is the largest societal disruption that civilization has ever seen, even as the globe continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic's effects.
Mercedes-Benz Taps Polygon To Develop A Platform For Data Exchange
Daimler South East Asia, part of the Mercedes Benz Group, introduced a blockchain-based data sharing network called Acentrik that is specifically designed for corporate users. The new project will let businesses purchase and sell data in a decentralized setting. Polygon, an Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solution, will help execute transactions.
Taiwan's Financial Watchdog Bans Use Of Credit Cards For Crypto Purchases
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan has banned the use of credit cards for cryptocurrency transactions on the island nation. According to a letter issued by the financial watchdog to the banking industry association, banks have been directed to not grant the “merchant status” to virtual asset providers serving credit card holders.
Coinbase Venture Funding Down 34% In Q2 2022
Crypto venture funding, which saw a record Q1 in 2022, witnessed the deal pace of Coinbase Ventures slow down in the second quarter, with the total count decreasing 34%, from 71 to 47.
ETH Up 40% In A Month; Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Says Network To Be 55% Complete Post Merge
Even as Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), the world’s second-largest digital currency by market capitalization is up 40% in a month and has played a crucial role in the recovery of the cryptocurrency market, the network’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the protocol will only be 55% complete
Death Threats Compelled Us To Disappear, 3AC Founders Say
Founders of the beleaguered crypto lending and borrowing firm Three Arrows Capital (3AC) say they received death threats following the collapse of their company, and that's what compelled them to disappear.
Crypto Bull Kevin O'Leary Vs. Bear Andrew Left: Who Will Win The Tug of War?
Even as the cryptocurrency market on Monday reclaimed the $1 trillion market cap following a dramatic fall in prices of late, there could be more pain ahead for investors in the short term, according to experts.
Earning Money By Staking Crypto Tokens On Proof-Of-Stake Blockchains: How It Works
With the crypto markets in a clear consolidation phase and prices of leading cryptocurrencies correcting significantly from their all-time highs (ATH), many long-term crypto investors are looking at earning additional revenue from their crypto holdings.
EXCLUSIVE: Kevin O'Leary Says 'Idiots' Are Holding Crypto Back, But Regulation Can Bolster Bitcoin Value
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world’s largest — and first — decentralized cryptocurrency, will quadruple in value if the sector gets regulated, according to Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary in an exclusive interview with Benzinga.
EXCLUSIVE: Short Seller Andrew Left Says The Idea Of Decentralization Is The 'Stupidest Thing Ever'
Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research says the idea of decentralization, where power is shifted from the hands of centralized entities is the “stupidest thing ever” and pointed out that the only utility Bitcoin has is that it is a collective consciousness of people, with people buying because others are.
Online Brokerage Firm M1 To Launches Crypto Trading Accounts
Online brokerage firm M1 on Tuesday announced the launch of crypto trading accounts and services over the next few weeks, allowing users to invest in a personalized portfolio for the long term. The company’s CEO Brian Barnes said roughly half of its surveyed users had sought to use the platform to invest in cryptocurrencies.
Failure Of Stablecoins Could Have Catastrophic Broader Financial Implications: ECB
Given that the largest stablecoins serve a critical function for crypto-asset markets’ liquidity, the failure of one of the largest stablecoins could have wide-ranging implications for crypto-asset markets and in turn contagion effects on the financial system, according to the European Central Bank (ECB).
Celsius Lost $350M Due to High-Risk Trading Strategies: Report
Crypto lending platform Celsius entrusted corporate funds worth around $530 million to asset manager Jason Stone who engaged in high-risk leveraged crypto trading strategies that resulted in a massive loss.
Why Are Cryptocurrency Miners Such As Riot Blockchain, Marathon Digital Holdings Relocating?
As of Friday morning, cryptocurrency miners such as Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: MARA) and Riot Blockchain Inc (NASDAQ: RIOT) have risen 16% and 5.4% respectively, moving in a positive direction away from recent
Bitcoin Mining Startup Compass Slashes Staff By 15% To 'Stay Agile'
Bitcoin mining company Compass is slashing its staff by 15% and reducing the salary of others by up to 50%.
Bitcoin Could Be The Greatest Bull Market In History: Bloomberg Analyst
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world’s largest digital currency by market capitalization, could be the greatest bull market in history at a relatively discounted price to start the second half of 2022.
83% Active Indian Traders Unhappy With 1% TDS: Here's How Many Sold Over 50% Of Their Portfolio
About 83% of traders believe that the government’s decision to levy 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on transactions involving digital assets has deterred their trading frequency, according to a survey.
Two Charged For Attempting To Steal Millions Of Dollars In Bitcoin
Two men have been arrested in Virginia for allegedly trying to break into a Westchester County home to steal tens of millions of dollars in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), according to the
Bitcoin Bloodbath Getting Worse: Crypto Experts Say Mid-$20,000 Range May Be Next
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has broken below $35,000. The price of BTC marked a low of $34,378.04 over the past 24 hours. Apart from a short selloff in January, Bitcoin’s price hasn’t been this low in 2022.
Doge Killer Shiba Inu Again Tops List Of Crypto Whales; $1.45B Worth Now Held by Top 1,000 Wallets
As per the latest WhaleStats data, meme coin Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) has topped the ETH whales holdings list. 
NFT Auction House OpenSea Surpasses $1 Billion In Monthly Trading Volume
The online nonfungible token (NFT) auction house OpenSea has surpassed $1 billion in monthly trading volume, according to data compiled by The Block.
Illegal Bitcoin Mine Discovered In UK At Suspected Cannabis Farm
The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mine was stealing thousands of pounds worth of electricity from the main supply, police said.