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16 Oct 2021, 00:36

The most-traded NFT collection in Q3 was Pokemon-inspired Axie Infinity as crypto gaming expands

Axie Infinity, which features colorful, fighting creatures, has generated $2.5 billion in trading volume, according to the BGA Blockchain Game Report.

15 Oct 2021, 23:32

US Treasury alerts crypto companies to their growing role in preventing ransomware payments and sanctioning evaders

"Treasury is helping to stop ransomware attacks... but we need partners in the private sector to help prevent this illicit activity."

15 Oct 2021, 23:31

Tether slapped with $41 million fine for 'untrue or misleading statements' on fiat currency backing

The CFTC discovered Tether only held sufficient fiat reserves to back its USDT stablecoin for only 27% of the days in a sample period.

15 Oct 2021, 23:02

Crypto-friendly Miami mayor sees the potential for MiamiCoin to support the city without people having to pay taxes

So far, MiamiCoin has raised about $7.1 million, The Washington Post reported. The city's mayor said it could generate up to $60 million next year.

15 Oct 2021, 21:32

China catches hundreds of banned crypto miners stealing electricity amid energy crisis

Banned crypto miners reportedly siphoned electricity from public agencies and universities during an electricity crunch caused by a coal shortage.

15 Oct 2021, 20:36

NuCypher soars 1,134% in a single day as the altcoin touches $2 billion market valuation

While NuCypher celebrated its one-year anniversary on Friday, there was no indication as to what developments drove a surge in demand for the altcoin.

15 Oct 2021, 20:33

Bitcoin breaks $60,000 for the first time since April as crypto ETFs look set for watershed SEC approval

Market sentiment is on the upturn as the SEC appears ready to allow the first US bitcoin futures ETF to start trading next week.

15 Oct 2021, 19:58

The SEC is ready to allow bitcoin futures ETFs to start trading next week, report says

Anticipation has been brewing for bitcoin futures ETFs to get the go-ahead from US regulators after a series of positive signs.

15 Oct 2021, 03:13

There are 52 companies representing $7 trillion worth of stock exposed to cryptocurrencies

"Creeping" exposure takes place in part when newly listed cryptocurrency companies are added to investment indexes, said MSCI.

15 Oct 2021, 02:08

Bitcoin futures premium doubles ahead of SEC's potential approval of an ETF next week

The annualized premium of CME bitcoin futures prices over bitcoin's spot value was 15%, compared to an average of 7.7% in the first 9 months of 2021.

15 Oct 2021, 02:08

Billionaire Mike Novogratz wants to turn tattoos into NFTs - and he's asking Twitter for ideas about his own tattoo

"I'm feeling a tattoo urge coming," Novogratz tweeted. "Meeting a bad ass artist on Friday to talk about turning her craft into NFTs."

15 Oct 2021, 01:57

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry teases a bet against crypto - and warns market speculation has reached historic levels

Burry asked on Twitter about the mechanics of shorting digital coins, adding that he was only considering taking a position against them.

14 Oct 2021, 23:14

Morgan Stanley CEO says bitcoin isn't a large part of the bank's business, but admits crypto is more than just a 'fad'

"These things aren't going away, and the blockchain technology supporting is obviously very real and powerful," the CEO told investors.

14 Oct 2021, 22:30

A bitcoin miner was jailed in England for stealing $44,000 of electricity to run his operation

A 40-year-old man reportedly stole electricity from a nightclub and an industrial site in England to run his bitcoin mining operation.

14 Oct 2021, 21:27

The rise of cryptocurrencies could challenge the dominance of the US dollar, new Fed paper says

A new paper by the Federal Reserve detailed two other risks to the dominance of the US dollar: Europe's integration and China's rise.

14 Oct 2021, 20:09

Mark Cuban recommends investing in dogecoin for 'fun,' but says ethereum has the most upside when it comes to crypto

The billionaire investor and host of Shark Tank told CNBC he wished he had bought ether sooner.

14 Oct 2021, 19:13

North America has become the world's biggest ransomware target as DeFi and crypto use expands, study shows

From July 2020 to June 2021, most of the crypto-based attacks were associated with Russia-based cybercriminal groups, Chainalysis said.

14 Oct 2021, 17:08

Vladimir Putin sees value in cryptocurrencies - but says it's too early to tell if they can settle oil trades

"I believe that it has value," the Russian president told CNBC. "But I don't believe it can be used in the oil trade."

14 Oct 2021, 15:44

New week, fresh dose of questions on crypto in India! Take this quiz and test your crypto-quotient

India now ranks second in crypto adoption globally! How savvy are you with the crypto know-how in India? Take our weekly quiz and find out

14 Oct 2021, 15:28

Central banks' digital currencies must not harm their monetary mission - and must complement cash, G7 finance leaders say

"If issued, a CBDC would complement cash and could act as a liquid, safe settlement asset and as an anchor for the payments system," the G7 said.

14 Oct 2021, 13:18

After Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan also set to launch his NFT collection with BollyCoin

Following in the footsteps of megastar Amitabh Bachchan who took the decision to launch his non-fungible token (NFT) collect...

14 Oct 2021, 12:53

Bitcoin remains strong — altcoins are waiting on it make the next move

Bitcoin has managed to stay above $54,000 over the last few days.
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US stocks rise as investors digest Fed minutes showing tapering on track for November

14 Oct 2021, 02:35

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The most-traded NFT collection in Q3 was Pokemon-inspired Axie Infinity as crypto gaming expands

US Treasury alerts crypto companies to their growing role in preventing ransomware payments and sanctioning evaders

Tether slapped with $41 million fine for 'untrue or misleading statements' on fiat currency backing

Crypto-friendly Miami mayor sees the potential for MiamiCoin to support the city without people having to pay taxes

China catches hundreds of banned crypto miners stealing electricity amid energy crisis

NuCypher soars 1,134% in a single day as the altcoin touches $2 billion market valuation

Bitcoin breaks $60,000 for the first time since April as crypto ETFs look set for watershed SEC approval

The SEC is ready to allow bitcoin futures ETFs to start trading next week, report says

There are 52 companies representing $7 trillion worth of stock exposed to cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin futures premium doubles ahead of SEC's potential approval of an ETF next week

Billionaire Mike Novogratz wants to turn tattoos into NFTs - and he's asking Twitter for ideas about his own tattoo

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry teases a bet against crypto - and warns market speculation has reached historic levels

Morgan Stanley CEO says bitcoin isn't a large part of the bank's business, but admits crypto is more than just a 'fad'

A bitcoin miner was jailed in England for stealing $44,000 of electricity to run his operation

The rise of cryptocurrencies could challenge the dominance of the US dollar, new Fed paper says

Mark Cuban recommends investing in dogecoin for 'fun,' but says ethereum has the most upside when it comes to crypto

North America has become the world's biggest ransomware target as DeFi and crypto use expands, study shows

Vladimir Putin sees value in cryptocurrencies - but says it's too early to tell if they can settle oil trades

New week, fresh dose of questions on crypto in India! Take this quiz and test your crypto-quotient

Central banks' digital currencies must not harm their monetary mission - and must complement cash, G7 finance leaders say

After Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan also set to launch his NFT collection with BollyCoin

Bitcoin remains strong — altcoins are waiting on it make the next move

US stocks rise as investors digest Fed minutes showing tapering on track for November

The meme-stock frenzy has turned markets into a 'casino society,' says billionaire businessman Barry Sternlicht

Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by 2023 as the cryptocurrency's latest rally draws momentum traders, Fidelity director says

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