Nigeria Passes National Blockchain Policy After Extensive Consultations
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The world of Web3 (crypto currencies, NFT, DeFi…) is constantly changing. Every day, news comes out from the four corners of the globe. So it can be difficult to keep track of all of them. Nevertheless, thanks to Coin Academy’s articles, you can stay informed on the latest news continuously. This way, all the crypto news will no longer have any secrets for you.
Ethereum Gas Fees on the Rise as Meme Coins Return
Increase in Ethereum Gas Fees As Meme Coins Return The Concern over Gas Fees on the Ethereum Network…
Pepe Coin’s Market Capitalization Exceeds $1 Billion as It Outperforms Other Memecoins
Pepe Coin Skyrockets in Value as Its Market Capitalization Exceeds $1 Billion Pepe Coin Outperforms Other Memecoins Pepe…
Gemini Doubles Down on Expansion to Serve Non-US Residents Despite Regulatory Obstacles
Gemini Foundation, the non-US derivatives platform, recently launched its services on May 1st, catering to customers in 29…
Ukraine Police Disrupt Crypto Exchanges Laundering Illicit Funds
Ukrainian police, assisted by US law enforcement officials, have disrupted nine crypto exchange platforms suspected of laundering criminal…
IMF Warns of US Banking Crisis and Growing De-Dollarization Trend Threatening Financial Security
U.S. banking crisis is still ongoing and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, spoke about…
FTX Attempts to Claw Back Billions from Genesis
Court documents filed on May 3 reveal that FTX is attempting to claw back over $3.88 billion in…
Celsius Network Founder Fights Back Against NY Complaint
Celsius Network Founder Alex Mashinsky has filed a response seeking to dismiss the complaint filed by New York State Attorney General Letitia James.
Iran Eases Import Payments with Dedicated Crypto Platform
Iran is making it easier for local businesses to pay for imported goods using cryptocurrencies with the establishment…
YouTube Influencers Facing Lawsuit from Victims of FTX Scandal
A Handful of YouTubers in Hot Water After Lawsuit from FTX Scandal Victims Introduction Several influencers known for…
Coinbase Shares Plummet as Regulatory Action Scares Away Investors
Coinbase Shares Plummet 28.6% as Investors Flee Amidst Regulatory Action Coinbase is currently facing massive setbacks in the…
First Republic Bank Collapse Awakens Concerns About US Banking System and Possible Repercussions
The Collapse of First Republic Bank Awakens Concerns About US Banking System Analysts Warn of Possible Repercussions on…
Crypto Lender Celsius Seeks to Consolidate UK and US Entities Amidst Claims of Intercompany Chaos
Celsius Network, a bankrupt crypto lender, is attempting to consolidate its UK and US entities. The company is…
White House Proposes 30% Tax on Cryptocurrency Miners to Combat Climate Change
The White House is attempting to persuade Congress to pass a 30% climate change tax on cryptocurrency miners…
Sotheby’s Launches NFT Marketplace for Secondary Sales of Digital Art in Metaverse
Sotheby’s has launched a blockchain-based NFT Marketplace that will cater to secondary sales of digital art. The marketplace…
Russian Government Plans to Experiment with Cryptocurrency for Cross-Border Payments
Russian Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev has commented that while cryptocurrency may be risky for individual investors, it…
Latam Insights: Crypto and Economic Development News in Latin America
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic development news from Latin America…
BRICS Focused on Expanding Use of Member Currencies Before Single Currency Launch
The Wider Use of National Fiats of BRICS States to Precede Launch of Single Currency The member states…
Pepe Coin Soars by Over 90% After OKX Listing
Pepe coin (PEPE) – a token inspired by the popular internet meme of Pepe the Frog – skyrocketed…
Argentinians Look to Bitcoin Amidst Inflation
The Dollarization Option Micheal Saylor, the founder of Microstrategy, has urged Argentinians to consider bitcoin as their currency…
More Than 2 Million Ordinal Inscriptions are Now Engraved into the Bitcoin Blockchain
More Than 2 Million Ordinal Inscriptions Are Now Engraved Into the Bitcoin Blockchain As of April 28, 2023,…
FBI Conducts Mysterious Search on Home of Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame
FBI Conducts Mysterious Search on Home of Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame Unnamed sources have reported that the…
Trump warns on Dollar Crash, Inflation and World War III
Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. dollar is crashing and soon will “no longer be the world standard."
Coinbase Responds to SEC’s Wells Notice
Coinbase, a San Francisco-based crypto exchange, publicly disclosed its response to the Wells notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Bank of America Strategist Predicts Gold Could Reach $2500 per Ounce by 2023
A Bank of America Strategist Believes Gold Could Reach $2500 Per Ounce by 2023
Personalize Your Own Digital Avatar with OKX and Manchester City
Experience Manchester City like never before with the new augmented reality and avatar experience at playforthecity.com, created by…
Binance Lifts Restrictions on Russian Users for Deposits and Balances
Binance Lifts Restrictions on Russian Users, Allowing Deposits with Bank Cards and Removing Balance Limitation Binance, the world’s…
Brazilian President Backs the Creation of BRICS Currency
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has expressed support for the creation of a BRICS currency. His…
Bahamas to Strengthen Cryptocurrency Regulations After FTX Collapse
The Bahamian regulatory body of cryptocurrencies, the Securities Commission, plans to strengthen the country’s crypto regulations following the…
Austrian Cooperative Bank and Bitpanda Partner to Offer Crypto Investment Services
Austrian Cooperative Bank Partners with Bitpanda to Offer Crypto Investment Services Introduction Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien (RLB NÖ-Wien), an Austrian…
Bitget Launches Liquid Staking Derivatives as Margin Option for Bitget Coin-margined Futures
Bitget, a leading crypto derivatives and copy trading platform, has launched Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs) as a margin…
Digital Euro Project Nears End of Research Phase: Universal Payment Method a Focus
Fabio Panetta, a member of the executive board of the European Central Bank (ECB), announced that the digital…
First Republic Bank Stocks Hit by Banking Crisis
First Republic Bank stock (FRC) lost half its value on Tuesday, April 25, following a disappointing quarterly earnings…
AWS and Cronos Labs Team up to Boost Blockchain Technology Adoption
AWS Teams Up with Cronos Labs to Boost Blockchain Technology Adoption Amazon Web Services (AWS) has joined forces…
Bitcoin and Altcoins Soar After Several Days of Sideways Trading
Bitcoin Surges to Almost $29,000 Bitcoin has been stuck in a period of inactivity, trading sideways for several…
Unizen and THORChain Partner to Offer Cross-Chain Swaps on the Unizen Trade Platform
The Unizen team at zcx.com has announced a strategic partnership with THORChain. This agreement has enabled swaps between…
Golden Gate: The Interchain Infrastructure Protocol That Solves Communication and Liquidity Fragmentation in Web3
Golden Gate: The Interchain Infrastructure Protocol That Solves Communication and Liquidity Fragmentation in Web3 Golden Gate (GGX) is…
FTX Sells LedgerX to Monetize and Meet Client Obligations
FTX, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the closure of a deal to sell LedgerX, a futures and…
Venture Capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya Shares Thoughts on Crypto Regulation
Chamath Palihapitiya, the host of the widely-known podcast ‘All In’ and a seasoned venture capitalist with investments in…
Bank Analysts Foresee Bitcoin Reaching $100k by 2024
In a note published on April 24, Standard Chartered analysts predicted that Bitcoin prices will climb to $100,000…
The Rise of Uniswap: How the Decentralized Exchange Maintained Dominance
The Rise of Uniswap: How the Decentralized Exchange Maintained Dominance The crypto market significantly improved this year, but…
Stablecoin Market Takes a Hit with $2.4 Billion Loss in 30 Days
Four of the top five stablecoins have experienced net redemptions over the last 30 days, resulting in a…
Binance US Terminates Asset Purchase Agreement with Voyager
Voyager Digital Ltd., once in collaboration with Binance’s US subsidiary to acquire its assets, has had its asset…
Binance Launches AI-Driven Learning Tool: Sensei
Introducing Binance Sensei: World’s largest cryptocurrency exchange platform, Binance, has launched Binance Sensei, a free AI-driven learning tool…
ECB President Warns of De-Dollarization Trend
ECB President Christine Lagarde has warned that the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status “should no longer be taken…
Massive Cryptocurrency Scam Busted in Spain: More Than €100 Million Lost by Over 3,000 Investors
Spain authorities nab a criminal organization accused of conducting an extensive cryptocurrency scam that defrauded over 3,000 people…
Clinton Warns About U.S. Defaulting and Dollar Losing Reserve Currency Status
Hillary Clinton, a former first lady and the U.S. Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013, has issued…
US Treasury Sanctions Three Individuals for Helping Lazarus Group Fund DPRK’s Illicit WMD Programs
The United States Department of Treasury has imposed sanctions on three individuals allegedly involved in helping the Lazarus…
Economist Peter Schiff Warns of US Debt Default
Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff has raised concerns about the United States’ debt obligations, warning that a…
Crypto: Unstoppable Domains achieves unicorn status
Good news for Unstoppable Domains, which has just entered the league of unicorns, after raising $65 million in funding.
NFT: Kucoin sells 2 BAYC in split NFT format
Crypto-currency exchange Kucoin has unveiled two split BAYCs for sale on its platform.
Crypto: Kraken under federal investigation in the US
Kraken is under federal investigation for violating US economic sanctions against Iran, Syria and Cuba.
Crypto: Coinbase in the SEC’s sights?
The SEC is investigating Coinbase's activities to determine whether the company is offering unsecured securities to its users.
Regulation: Is the US moving towards softer crypto taxation?
Two US senators are introducing a bill that proposes a tax exemption on gains from cryptocurrency transactions. It is conditional.
Crypto: Blockchain company Aptos Labs raises $150 million
Crypto company Aptos Labs secures $150 million in Series A funding, co-led by FTX Ventures and Jump Crypto.
Crypto: Polygon launches its first zkEVM Layer 2 network
Polygon finally unveils its revolutionary new Layer 2 network with Polygon zkEVM.
Crypto: BNP Paribas bank gets into crypto?
French bank BNP Paribas is partnering with Metaco to launch a crypto-currency custody service.
NFT: Yuga Labs and Improbable unveil the Metaverse Otherside
This week, the "voyagers" were able to discover the extent of the Otherside Metaverse, created by Yuga Labs and Improbable, through a first game experience.
Crypto: 3AC owes $27m to Polkadot’s Moonbeam Foundation
According to court documents, the bankrupt fund, Three Arrows Capital, owes the Polkadot developer, Moonbeam Foundation, over $27 million.
Crypto: Dubai aims to become a reference in the metaverse
The city of Dubai has just unveiled its strategy for the metaverse, including the creation of 40,000 jobs in the sector.
Crypto: 3AC had borrowed $2.36 billion from Genesis
Three Arrows Capital is owed more than 2.36 billion. It is revealed that the fund has made several loans to Genesis and that under the terms of these loans, 3AC has been unable to meet its commitments.
Crypto: Celsius unveils strategy after bankruptcy proceedings
A document shared by Celsius Network reveals more about the company's strategy following the bankruptcy proceedings.
Crypto: TON Foundation launches $90M ecosystem fund
The TON Foundation is trying to rekindle interest and excitement in its project with the creation of a new $90 million ecosystem fund.
Crypto: Celsius accused of running a Ponzi scheme
Celsius is the target of a lawsuit accusing it of running a Ponzi scheme that led to its recent insolvency.
Crypto: Bitpanda fires a third of its employees
Crypto-currency platform Bitpanda has just announced the layoff of a third of its employees due to the bear market.
Crypto: CoinFLEX suspends withdrawals due to market conditions
After Celsius or Finblox, it is the turn of the CoinFLEX platform to announce the temporary suspension of its withdrawal services.
Crypto: FTX would like to acquire shares in BlockFi
Crypto-currency exchange FTX is interested in acquiring shares in the company BlockFi according to recent rumors.
Bitcoin: Coinbase launches derivative for brokers
The American giant, Coinbase, has just announced the upcoming launch of a derivative product for brokers.
Crypto: Solana Labs launches its new Web3 phone, the Solana Saga
Solana Labs has announced the launch of its first "web3 phone" and a new open source software kit for developers.
NFT: eBay acquires a major NFT marketplace: KnownOrigin
La célèbre place de marché eBay vient d’officialiser l’acquisition d’une marketplace NFT pour concrétiser son introduction dans le web3.
DeFi: $100M stolen in Harmony Horizon Bridge hack
The Horizon bridge of the Harmony blockchain was the target of a hack resulting in the loss of 592 WBTC, or more than 100 million dollars.
NFT: Ronaldo joins Binance in an exclusive partnership
One of the world's biggest soccer stars, Cristiano Ronaldo, has just announced a partnership with Binance to create NFT.
Crypto: Ledger launches NFT marketplace and Web3 services platform
Physical wallet company Ledger is moving into the heart of Web3 with a single goal of making this ecosystem more secure.
Crypto: Voyager Digital saved from debt by Alameda Research
Voyager Digital has disclosed that it is experiencing liquidity problems caused by Three Arrow Capital and is getting help from Alameda Research.
Crypto: Binance puts a stop to its derivatives France
Binance France announces a restriction on its derivatives and investment products as part of its compliance efforts.
Regulation: Japan regulates stablecoin issuance
Japan has just passed a law limiting the issuance of stablecoin to certain institutions in response to the fall of the UST.
Crypto: The FTX platform launches its trading service in Japan
FTX exchange decides to launch its trading service in Japan to serve its Japanese clients.
Regulation: Is the US about to ban the digital yuan?
Three US senators have just introduced a bill to ban the use of the digital yuan in the US.
DeFi: Brave browser joins the Solana network
Crypto-friendly web browser Brave has announced that it now supports the Solana blockchain via its dedicated wallet.
Crypto: SWIFT will probably no longer exist in 5 years!
Michel Miebach, CEO of Mastercard, believes that the SWIFT network will gradually disappear within five years.
DeFI: MetaMask partners with Asset Reality to fight scams
MetaMask and Asset Reality unveil a procedure to help scam victims recover their stolen crypto-currencies.
Regulation: Portugal delays taxation of crypto currencies
In Portugal, the parliament rejected two amendments to impose a tax on crypto currencies during the debate on the state budget.
Crypto: SBF spends $1 billion on US elections
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, says he expects to spend up to $1 billion on the 2024 US elections.
Luna: The Terra community accepts Do Kwon’s proposal
The proposal for a new blockchain (LUNA) to replace the old one (LUNC) has just been accepted by the Terra community.
Crypto: StarkWare now has a valuation of $8 billion
Good news! Following a $100 million fundraising, StarkWare has surpassed $8 billion in valuation.
Ethereum: Immutable X unveils StarkNet NFT cross-rollup solution
Immutable X, Ethereum's second flagship layer for NFT development, has unveiled an interoperability solution for L2.
Crypto: Binance starts selling crypto currencies directly against fiat
New feature: Binance users can now sell their crypto currencies directly against fiat currencies.
Bitcoin: Balenciaga, crypto currencies as a means of payment?
Following its spring 2023 show, Balenciaga announced that crypto currencies would be accepted by the brand very soon.
Crypto: Japanese bank launches crypto platform
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust is launching a crypto platform to offer digital custody services to institutional investors in Japan.
Bitcoin: In Russia, a mining farm discovered in a prison
En Russie, le directeur d’une prison a été interpellé par les autorités pour la création d’une ferme de mining de crypto monnaies.
Luna: In Korea, the police ask for a freeze on LFG’s assets
After the Terra fiasco and the collapse of the Luna and UST tokens, the Korean police have reportedly called for a freeze of all Luna Foundation Guard assets starting with the crypto exchange platforms.
Crypto: BNP Paribas integrates JP Morgan’s blockchain
French bank BNP Paribas has joined the blockchain developed by US bank JP Morgan for short-term loans.
Crypto: Paypal wants to accept a wide range of cryptos
Paypal's vice president reveals that the platform may soon accept all forms of crypto currencies.
Crypto: Nigeria develops a platform on Algorand
Nigeria has announced a partnership with blockchain companies to develop a platform on Algorand.
Crypto: 10% of European households have invested in cryptos
According to a study by the European Central Bank, also known as the ECB, about 10% of European households have invested in cryptos.
Luna: In Korea, the police ask for a freeze on LFG’s assets
After the Terra fiasco and the collapse of the Luna and UST tokens, the Korean police have reportedly called for a freeze of all Luna Foundation Guard assets starting with the crypto exchange platforms.
Bitcoin: MicroStrategy confirms no plans to sell BTC
MicroStrategy's new CFO, Andrew Kang, has reaffirmed that the company will stick to its plan by not selling BTC.
Bitcoin: Crypto could become part of US retirement savings plan
Byron Donalds has introduced a bill in the US Congress to introduce Bitcoin into 401(k) savings plans.
Luna: CZ believes the LUNA / UST incident could have been avoided
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao aka CZ expressed his views on the UST depeg saga and the subsequent LUNA inflation.
NFT: OpenSea presents its new protocol: Seaport
Open Sea, the world's largest NFT marketplace, has announced the release of a new marketplace: Seaport.
