Crypto: Amendment to crack down on unhosted crypto wallets passed
Proposals D and E, as well as the entire amendment to crack down on unhosted wallets, were adopted by the committee in the European Parliament.
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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.
NFT : OpenSea adds credit card payments with MoonPay
You don't need to own an ETH or SOL to buy an NFT on OpenSea! The number 1 exchange platform in the NFT domain will now accept card payments thanks to its new partner MoonPay.
FATF: the governments plan to control your crypto currencies!
FATF: The Financial Action Task Force is an intergovernmental body for the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CFT).
DeFi: 4pool and the death of DAI in the Curve war against Terra?
With the creation of the 4pool, the Terra ecosystem seems to be taking a considerable lead in the stablecoin war. Do Kwon announces the death of $DAI by starving the 3pool.
Bitmex trading exchange launches its utility token
The BitMEX platform finally decided to launch its crypto currency, BMEX. For the occasion, multiple millions of BMEX…
Coinbase: a class action lawsuit filed against the platform
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Coinbase platform. This one accuses the platform of having sold certain cryptos without authorization. Dogecoin, Solana and Cardano are for example concerned.
NFT: Airdrop $APE, launch of the Bored Ape YC token on the exchanges
The central token of the Bored Ape Yacht Club ecosystem, $APE (ApeCoin) is available on the vast majority of crypto exchanges as well as in airdrop form for Yacht Club NFT holders.
Crypto: US politicians criticize SEC’s action
The American regulatory authority (SEC) is subject to multiple criticisms in the United States on its action against crypto companies. Members of the US Congress are taking up the issue.
Crypto: MetaMask close to offering a DAO and a token
Metamask, the most popular Web 3.0 wallet is finally hinting at the arrival of its own token as well as a DAO. Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Consensys confirmed the rumors about the token.
NFT: HSBC enters the Sandboxs
The Sandbox keeps attracting professional players. Today, it is HSBC's turn to enter the world of NFT and the metaverse.
NFT: Pixar launches its NFT collection, PALS, on VeVe
Disney Pixar's NFT collection, Pals, has just been launched on the VeVe market, the collection is sold out, barely 24 hours after its launch.
NFT: NFTs are coming to Instagram, says Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg confirmed the rumors that Instagram would integrate the NFT and starts the conquest of the New Virtual World, the Metaverse.
Crypto: Kazakhstan sanctions illegal mining
Kazakhstan shuts down illegal crypto mining operations and confiscates over $194 million worth of equipment needed for mining.
NFT: $360 million of virtual land for the Metaverse Bored Ape
Yuga Labs, the company behind the successful Bored Ape Yacht Club ecosystem, is planning two virtual land sales to raise $356 million for the launch of its gaming Metaverse: MetaRPG
Crypto: Japanese regulator asks crypto companies to comply with Russia sanctions
The FSA and the Japanese Ministry of Finance have asked crypto companies to comply with international sanctions against Russia and Belarus, or face jail time and a fine.
Bitcoin: Banks could soon propel mass adoption of Bitcoin and crypto-currencies, according to Cornerstone Advisors
Consulting firm Cornerstone Advisors recently released its banking industry study, "What's Going On In Banking 2022." Ron Shevlin, head of research at Cornerstone, describes how the White House's executive order wants to encourage banks to engage in crypto innovations. We would be on the cusp of a Bitcoin banking boom.
Bitcoin: Coinjoin mixer blacklists bitcoins linked to illegal activities
Bitcoin shuffling service Coinjoin has announced the creation of a blacklist for bitcoins obtained from illegal activity. As a result, the zkSNACKs coordinator will have the ability to deny certain UTXOs from using or registering with the service.
Crypto: MEPs say no to Proof-of-Work ban
The draft European regulation on the cryptoasset market (MiCA) is voted on today! MEPs finally voted against the PoW ban. Good news for the entire crypto community.
Bitcoin: Darknet dealer behind EastSideHigh Market loses $2.3 million in BTC, gets 8 years
A Massachusetts man was sentenced to eight years in prison after selling drugs in exchange for crypto on the dark web. This campaign seems to be a good point for the credibility and mass adoption of crypto technologies.
NFT: Yuga Labs, the founders of Bored Ape Yacht Club, boosted CryptoPunk sales by 1200% after acquiring the licensing rights
Yuga Labs bought the rights from CryptoPunks and grants Punk owners a full commercial license, sales of this NFT collection on Ethereum immediately exploded by 1200%. Yuga Labs had differentiated itself from its counterpart by including the licensing and commercial use rights to the NFT and returning them to the owner.
Ukraine: How the $100 million crypto donation was spent by Ukraine
Alex Bornyakov, from the Ministry of Digital Transformation in Ukraine, revealed on Twitter the country's spending thanks to the $100 million received in crypto donations.
Crypto: Bank of Israel issues draft guidelines on cryptos
While Israeli banks were the main obstacle to accepting cryptos, the Central Bank of Israel is issuing new draft guidelines, a draft that is largely more favorable to cryptos.
Crypto: UK regulator shuts down crypto ATMs
The FCA, the UK regulator, has ordered the shutdown of bitcoin and crypto ATMs in the UK.
NFT: Singapore plans to tax NFT revenues
After declaring in February 2022 that NFTs would not be directly regulated, the island state of Singapore plans to tax certain revenues from NFTs.
Crypto: Stripe offers many of its services to companies in the crypto sector
Payment processor Stripe will enable crypto payments and announces numerous partnerships with the ecosystem. A contact page is offered to crypto businesses.
Crypto: Elrond (EGLD) buys Romanian payment giant Twispay after central bank approval
With the aim of issuing stablecoins usable in the European Union, Elrond has just finalized the acquisition of Twispay, gaining access to the payment institution's e-money license.
NFT and Web3 glossary: Crypto Twitter vocabulary
Discover our Web3 and NFT glossary of the main terms and expressions used on the Crypto Twitter in…
Crypto: DappRadar shows 385% growth in decentralized app usage in one year
Reports indicate that growth in the crypto space has been steady and stable despite the instability and military conflict situation in Ukraine. Despite wartime situations where market conditions remain bearish overall, Bitcoin and crypto currencies seem to be resisting panic.
Crypto: Dubai passes its first crypto-currency law and establishes a regulator
The Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, who is also the Emir of Dubai, announced the first cryptocurrency law in Dubai.
Crypto: Crypto.com exchange excludes 41 countries from its lending service and demands a refund within a week
After suspending its crypto lending service, exchange platform Crypto.com is giving its customers until March 15 to repay their loans or risk losing their collateral.
Ethereum: Goldman Sachs offers an ETH fund to its clients through Galaxy Digital
Financial services giant Goldman Sachs is offering its clients exposure to Ether (ETH) through Galaxy Digital's Ethereum fund, according to a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Crypto: Biden administration’s executive order on cryptos leaked to the press!
It's been a long time coming! Joe Biden's administration's executive order on cryptocurrency regulation was supposed to be released today. It was finally leaked to the press a few hours before its release.
Crypto: U.S. falls behind in stablecoin regulation
The issue of crypto asset regulation is in full swing. Although the initiative is lagging due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, American politicians are asserting their willingness to regulate stablecoins.
Private: Ukraine: Gold freeze and Russian oil ban as Ukraine seems to open up to dialogue
Ukrainian President and former comedian Volodymyr Zelensky said he no longer wanted to push for Ukraine to become a member of NATO. A sensitive issue that was one of the reasons invoked by Russia to invade its pro-Western neighbor.
Crypto: Bain Capital Ventures, the investment giant, launches a $560 million crypto fund
Bain Capital Ventures, one of the world's largest startup investment firms with more than $5 billion in assets under management, has announced the creation of a new $560 million fund that will focus on crypto-currency-related investments.
Crypto: FBI launches coordination unit to fight cybercrime
The authorities are tackling the regulation of the cryptographic ecosystem as they see its growth and adoption by individuals and institutions. The FBI has therefore undertaken the creation of a coordination unit of governmental bodies specialized in cybercrime.
Ukraine: Despite economic sanctions, Russia’s central bank still wants to ban crypto currencies
The Central Bank of Russia has recently stated that it maintains its position on banning the circulation and issuance of Bitcoin and crypto currencies in Russia, despite numerous economic sanctions.
Crypto: Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano $ADA, accused of falsifying his biography
Laura Shin, a famous journalist of the crypto universe, accuses Charles Hoskinson of having falsified her biography in his book, the Cryptonians.
Crypto: Binance announces that Visa and Mastercard will be unavailable in Russia
After Coinbase, it's Binance's turn to comply with international requirements.
Bitcoin: In California, the adoption of Bitcoin clashes with the US Constitution
El Salvador was the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as a legal tender. Since then, many states have been reluctant to follow suit. In California, while there is no shortage of willingness, the U.S. Constitution poses some difficulties to this adoption.
Crypto: Binance reintroduces SEPA and FPS services for users in Europe
While they have been banned for more than 8 months now, the Binance platform has announced the gradual return of SEPA transfers for users located in Europe, with the exception of Switzerland and the Netherlands for the moment.
Bitcoin: MiCA vote will go ahead without provisions banning proof-of-work crypto-currencies
The MiCA vote will take place on March 14 while language that would have banned proof-of-work cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has been removed.
Crypto: Many DeFi tokens collapse after the departure of developers Andre Cronje and Anton Nell
Andre Cronje, nicknamed the Godfather of DeFi suddenly left the ecosystem, abandoning many highly valued projects and causing their tokens to fall.
Crypto: Binance announces the launch of its crypto-payments service Bifinity
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance announced today, Monday, March 7, 2022, the launch of its own payment service: Bifinity.
Crypto: FTX supports its presence in the European crypto market
The Cypriot regulator has given the green light for FTX to set up a subsidiary in Switzerland to support its presence in Europe.
Coinbase: over 25,000 Russian addresses blocked for compliance
Coinbase unveils its program to comply with the international system. No less than 25,000 Russian addresses suspected of being involved in illegal activities have been blocked.
Ethereum: Preparation and implementation of the last Testnet of The Merge
The Merge va modifier la blockchain du roi des altcoins Ethereum pour transiter vers un système de validation par preuve de participation / d’enjeu (PoS).
Bitcoin: after the adoption of Bitcoin, El Salvador will host the 2022 edition of Blockchain Fest
El Salvador recently announced to host the Blockchain Fest on its territory for its 2022 edition.
Bitcoin: OKX exchange joins soccer world in partnership with Manchester City
After F1 and basketball, cryptos are invading soccer: this week, the OKX exchange concluded a partnership with Manchester City.
Coinbase: Russian accounts will be deactivated only if a US law forces the exchange
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase will align with the law in the event that the US decides to ban the provision of goods and services to any Russian user.
Ukraine: NFT flag sold at auction by UkraineDAO for $6.75 million
After crypto donations, it's UkraineDAO's turn to raise more than $6 million in an auction of the country's symbol: its flag.
Bitcoin: a Swiss canton now accepts tax payments in bitcoins and tethers
More and more cities are giving legal tender to cryptocurrencies. It is now the turn of the city of Lugano, located in southern Switzerland.
NFT: OpenSea disables many accounts located in Iran
OpenSea has disabled accounts with IP addresses located in Iran as a result of U.S. sanctions against the Iranian government.
SHIBA: SHIB token on the decline for four consecutive months
Launched in 2021 to compete with Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, which had reached its peak in October 2021, seems to have been falling apart for several months.
Dogecoin: the names of the famous meme coin and its logo become trademarks!
After making a name for itself in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Dogecoin is once again taking center stage by becoming a registered trademark.
Ukraine: donors will be rewarded with airdrops
For the first time, a country will make Airdrops to reward donors around the world.
Bitcoin: Colorado makes it official to pay taxes in cryptos
This is it, it's official. Colorado has made good on its promise by granting its residents the right to pay their taxes with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Bitcoin: European Union drops proof-of-work ban
Last night, an MEP confirmed on his Twitter account the deletion of a provision that prohibited the use of the proof of work system at the European level.
Bitcoin: Eric Zemmour brings cryptos into the presidential debate
Crypto-currencies enter the 2022 presidential campaign with the proposals of candidate Eric Zemmour.
Coinbase and Kraken Respond to Ethereum’s Client Diversity Problem
The Ethereum network (ETH) is about to undergo a major update, aiming to change the consensus system. This…
Coinbase: a former executive of the famous investment bank Goldman Sachs joins the exchange
Coinbase swells its ranks with a key player: Roger Bartlett joins the exchange after 16 years at Goldman Sachs.
Bitcoin: Ukraine’s official Twitter account launches a call for crypto-currency donations and a DAO
After cash donations, it is the donations in Bitcoin and Ethereum that are officially entering the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Bitcoin: BNY Mellon prepares to launch crypto-currency custody platform
U.S. bank BNY plans to launch a crypto-currency custody platform for its clients.
NFT: Microsoft takes another step towards Web3 thanks to “NFT Worlds” developers
Digital giant Microsoft is taking another step towards the Metaverse and Web 3 with the layer developed by NFT Worlds.
Bitcoin: BitConnect founder indicted for alleged $2.4 billion fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice announced this Friday, February 25, 2022, the indictment of BitConnect founder Satish Kumbhani.
Ethereum: The identity of the DAO hacker finally revealed
The DAO hack on Ethereum was the first major hack on the network. Six years after the fact the identity of the attacker has been discovered. History of : ETH & ETC.
Bitcoin: USDT price falls against dollar in Ukraine as demand rises sharply
Against the backdrop of an invasion of the Eastern European country by Russia on Thursday, Ukrainians paid a huge premium over the U.S. dollar for Tether's USDT stablecoin.
Bitcoin: Russia ready to seize people’s bank accounts if funds are frozen due to Western sanctions
In the event of severe Western sanctions as Russian forces invade Ukraine, individuals risk losing their savings.
NFT: Sotheby’s auction of 104 CryptoPunks lot cancelled by its seller at the last minute
A lot of 104 CryptoPunks was set to go on sale for nearly $30 million before the owner cancelled the highly anticipated auction at Sotheby's on Wednesday.
Ethereum: the network surpassed by Cardano in terms of transaction volume
Ethereum has been relegated to 3rd place as the network with the highest daily transaction volume, behind Bitcoin and Cardano.
Bitcoin: $1 billion raised by the Luna Foundation Guard to perpetuate the UST
The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) has raised $1 billion through an OTC (over the counter) sale of LUNA, a native token of the Terra blockchain.
Bitcoin: BTC and traditional markets abused by the situation in Ukraine
As the world watches Vladimir Putin and Russia at the doorstep of an invasion in Ukraine, financial markets…
Bitcoin: BTC and crypto currencies legalized in Ukraine
After several months of discussions, the parliament finally passed a law to legalize crypto currencies in Ukraine. Until…
NFT : The OpenSea platform responds to hacking accusations with $2 million of stolen NFTs
As the NFT marketplace OpenSea is in the midst of a process of changing the smart contracts related…
Coin Academy launches its new flagship section: The Academy
This new section of Coin Academy gives a whole new meaning to your preferred media: The Academy is finally available…
Chainlink (LINK) – Live price evolution, analysis, charts and predictions
Key figures for Chainlink (LINK) LINKEURCours par TradingView Chainlink (LINK) cryptocurrency price Latest price: $15,00 CoinMarketCap rank: 22*…
Bitcoin: CME Group to offer micro futures on Bitcoin and Ethereum
The CME Group has just publicly announced the arrival of micro futures on Bitcoin and Ethereum as early as next month.
Bitcoin: After economic sanctions and Russian asset freeze, crypto exchanges come into play
Crypto currencies are gaining more and more prominence in the economic and political environment, apart from asset prices and market sentiment, cryptos are poised to become a new geostrategic and economic weapon that would propel it into debates and legislations.
Bitcoin: Intel hints at its new, environmentally friendly and efficient mining chip
Intel lets us glimpse its next-generation mining chip. More efficient and environmentally friendly will be its main features.
Dogecoin: AMC to accept Shiba inu and Dogecoin via Bitbay
Movie theater chain AMC Entertainment will soon accept payment in Dogecoin and Shiba inu.
Bitcoin: eCommerce giant eBay on track to adopt cryptocurrency payments and NFT
Cryptocurrencies have been attracting digital giants and financial institutions for several months. E-commerce giant Ebay is trying to rebuild itself on the Web3 and is turning to cryptocurrencies as a payment method.
Ethereum: $UNI from Uniswap exchange becomes the most traded token among BSC whales
Whalestats reported on Twitter this week that $UNI from the Uniswap exchange is now the most traded token among BSC's 1,000 whales, placing it ahead of Ethereum.
Dogecoin: after Bitcoin and Ethereum, Binance, Polkadot and Dogecoin show their support for the Ukrainian state
After fiat, Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT donations, other players, including the famous Dogecoin are showing their support for the Ukrainian state.
NFT: South Korea plans to invest $187 million in a national Metaverse
South Korea has announced a significant investment ($187 million) in a national Metaverse project.
Bitcoin: after the exclusion of the Swift network a call to denounce the wallets of Russian politicians was launched in Ukraine
Cryptocurrencies keep making news in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Ukraine is now counting on the denunciation of the wallets of Russian politicians.
SafeMoon (SAFEMOON) – Live price evolution, analysis, charts and predictions
Key figures for SafeMoon (SAFEMOON) SafeMoon (SAFEMOON) cryptocurrency price Latest price: $ 0.0000014* CoinMarketCap rank: 214* Market capitalization:…
Bitcoin: China’s Supreme Court declares crypto-currency fundraisers illegal
China's Supreme Court has revised its legal interpretation of fundraising, making fundraisers in Bitcoin or other crypto currencies illegal.
Bitcoin: Various payment services blocked in Russia after sanctions over Ukraine invasion
Several Russian banks that have been sanctioned due to the Russian-led invasion of Ukraine will no longer support major payment services like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Dogecoin (DOGE) prices – Real-time price changes, analysis, charts, and predictions
Dogecoin (DOGE) key figures DOGEUSD Price by TradingView Dogecoin (DOGE) cryptocurrency price in USD Last Price: see above…
Solana (SOL) – Real-time price trends, analyses, graphs and predictions
Solana definition: What is it and how does it work? Solana is a cryptocurrency / blockchain in search…
How to generate NFTs and deploy the Candy Machine on Solana from start to finish
As we have already published several articles about the Solana NFT ecosystem, including promising projects and collections, we deemed it useful…
Bitcoin (BTC) Prices – Real-time price changes, analysis, charts, and predictions
Bitcoin (BTC) key figures BTCUSD Price by TradingView Bitcoin (BTC) cryptocurrency price in USD Last Price: see above…
What is the Proof of Stake? (PoS)
The Proof of Stake (PoS) is a substitute for the Proof of Work, known through Bitcoin, aiming to…
What is market cap in crypto trading and how important is it?
The term market capitalization (or market cap) refers to a piece of data that indicates the size and…
Fractal: The co-founder of Twitch, Justin Kan, launches his NFT marketplace on Solana
Justin Kan, the co-founder of popular streaming platform Twitch, re-enters the video game sector, this time within the…
Ethereum (ETH) prices – Real-time price trends, analysis, charts, and predictions
Ethereum (ETH) key figures in USD ETHUSD Cours par TradingView Ethereum (ETH) cryptocurrency price Last Price: see above…
Satoshi Nakamoto – A portrait of the mysterious creator of Bitcoin
“He who controls trades controls freedoms” Satoshi Nakamoto On October 31, 2008, the Bitcoin whitepaper, “Bitcoin, Peer-to-Peer Electronic…
Elrond Gold (EGLD) price – Real-time price evolution, analysis, charts and predictions
Elrond definition : what is it ? Elrond is a decentralized blockchain network with a high bandwidth, it…
Shiba Inu, successor to Dogecoin?
Dogecoin had its moment of glory and made it to the top 10 a few months ago. Shiba Inu aims to…
FTX token (FTT) – Live price evolution, analysis, charts and prediction
Key numbers about FTT Price of the FTT cryptocurrency Last price : see above CoinMarketCap Rank : 30*…
