Close to $50 Million in Bitcoin From 2011 Moved for the First Time in 10.5 Years
On December 29, two addresses from 2011 containing 500 bitcoin each transferred 1,000 coins for the first time in 10.5...
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Iran Allows Renewable Power Plants to Supply Crypto Miners With Electricity
Authorities in Iran have decided to permit power generation plants using renewable sources to sell electricity to licensed cryptocurrency miners....
Little forkers: BCH and BSV get crushed by Bitcoin price in 2021
The two cryptocurrencies look poised to end 2021 in double-digit percentage losses against Bitcoin. Bitcoin (BTC) looks set to beat...
What were the biggest crypto outcomes of 2021? Experts Answer, Part 2
What was the most important thing that happened within the crypto and blockchain space this year? How has it affected...
Binance to finalize acquisition of Swipe, paving for CEO exit
The exchange acquired a majority stake in Swipe in July 2020 as part of a broader effort to advance mainstream...
MicroStrategy purchases 1,914 Bitcoin, now holds almost $6B in crypto
The company's holdings are valued at roughly $5.9 billion, representing more than $2.1 billion in gains since its initial purchase...
Bitcoin gains after $46K drop as ‘bottoming out’ continues into 2022
With the odds of a squeeze still high and ample liquidity below recent lows, traders are betting on volatility as...
Genesis issues $6M NFT-backed loan to Meta4 Capital
Institutional investors are increasingly entering the NFT space, particularly interested in providing original lending solutions. Genesis Global Capital has completed...
Crypto Street Restaurant in Florida service a crypto-themed menu
Florida has unveiled a restaurant that has sparked debate for having a crypto-themed menu. Some of the enticing offerings available...
Mexico confirms plans to roll out CBDCs in 2024
New technologies and a next-generation payment infrastructure would help Mexico become more financially inclusive. Mexico has announced that it would...
Bitcoin ‘died’ 45 times in 2021 as media still eager to post BTC obituaries
438 Bitcoin obituaries have been counted since 2010, and the year 2017 still remains to account for most “deaths.” As...
Santo Blockchain to deliver 50 Bitcoin ATMs to Panama
Santo Blockchain’s plans in Latin America consist of 300 Bitcoin ATMs, a layer-2 wallet and a Bitcoin debit card. Panama...
Over 20,000 Bitcoin ATMs Installed in a Year
The number of cryptocurrency ATMs around the world has grown exponentially in 2021, with over 20,000 new installations made since...
Hong Kong Authorities Arrest Two Siblings Accused of Laundering $384 Million via Banks, Crypto Platform
Authorities in Hong Kong have arrested two individuals accused of laundering about $384 million using various avenues including a cryptocurrency...
Russian bank Sber launches blockchain ETF tracking Coinbase, Galaxy Digital
Called “Sber — Blockchain Economy,” the ETF will trade under the ticker SBBE and track major crypto companies. Sber, the...
