Les campagnes d’affichage publicitaire successives de Coinhouse et de Paymium auront sans doute moins suscité de commentaires parmi les fans de Bitcoin et autres actifs cryptographiques comme disent pompeusement les législateurs et régulateurs, que celle, totalement imprévue, des lardons végétaux. Parmi les commentaires les plus fins que j’ai glanés de-ci de-là, il y a le rieur : « l’agence de pub...
Read More »Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins to Face Trial in U.S. for Crypto Ransomware Scheme
A Canadian government employee thought to be involved in a series of crypto-related ransomware attacks has been extradited to the United States to face judgement. Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins – who worked as an IT consultant for Public Works and Government Services in Canada – is believed to have carried out attacks that led to approximately $28 billion in bitcoin being paid out by targeted individuals and enterprises throughout the Americas. Vachon-Desjardins Will Face...
Read More »Fiat is Far More Common Than Bitcoin for Money Laundering, Confirms US Treasury Department
Earlier this month, the US Treasury Department released three-yearly reports covering money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing – all of which extensively discussed virtual assets. While noting many of their risks in these areas, they note that fiat currency and traditional networks are still far more commonly used than crypto in illicit finance. Crypto for Money Laundering The National Money Laundering Risk Assessment named “virtual assets” as an...
Read More »Austin, TX Is Trying Hard to Attract New Crypto Firms
The city of Austin, Texas is working hard to rebrand itself as one of the biggest bitcoin and crypto hubs in the United States. The region is now creating several initiatives slated to attract a wide array of bitcoin, blockchain, and digital currency enterprises. Austin, TX Is Working on Several Crypto Initiatives The mayor of Austin Steve Adler has drafted two individual resolutions that will establish a lasting crypto sector in the city. The division will work on...
Read More »FCA Rules All Crypto ATMs in the UK Are Illegal
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – the monetary watchdog of the United Kingdom – has issued a statement condemning all bitcoin and crypto ATMs as illegal. The organization is now ordering all crypto ATMs operating in the country to be shut down immediately. The FCA Isn’t a Fan of Crypto ATMs The FCA has long been a crypto hater, claiming that the industry is not regulated and thus presents too many risks to investors. It has worked hard to ensure that the industry...
Read More »Un code moral pour l’âge d’or, la règle Bitcoin
Dans un âge où les individus sont souverains grâce à l’utilisation d’une monnaie qu’ils contrôlent, les codes moraux se doivent d’évoluer pour refléter cette nouvelle réalité. Quel genre de comportement veux-tu adopter ? Qu’est-ce qui compte pour toi ? Quelles attitudes peuvent à la fois supporter tes intérêts individuels et les intérêts collectifs ? Le futur est incertain mais réfléchir aujourd’hui à nos bases morales nous permet d’avancer dans l’incertitude avec un pied...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Analysis: Is $45K in Sight For BTC Following Recent Spike?
Since early 2022, Bitcoin has been in a ranging phase, resulting in two crucial supply and demand levels. There seems to be a lot of demand in the form of bids and stop-losses above $45K, making it a significant level to watch. Technical Analysis The Daily Chart: Technical Analysis By Shayan As the daily chart illustrates, the price has been supported by the significant support level at $37K, which has led to a break out of the RSI’s resistance trendline and now is attempting...
Read More »Noyack Logistics Income (NLI) Became the First REIT to Accept Crypto Payments
The US real estate investment trust – Noyack Logistics Income (NLI) – partnered with BitPay to embrace cryptocurrencies as a payment method. Moreover, the company became the first in its field to accept settlements of this type. NLI Jumps on the Bandwagon The latest organization to enable cryptocurrency settlements is the American alternative investment platform – Noyack Logistics Income. After a collaboration with BitPay, it allowed investors to fund their commitment with...
Read More »Crypto Markets Add $80B in a Day as Bitcoin Touched $42K (Weekend Watch)
After dipping to $40,000 yesterday, bitcoin went on the offensive and tapped $42,000 to mark a near 10-day high. The altcoins have also turned green today, with Ethereum eyeing $3,000 and Avalanche soaring by over 9%. Bitcoin Sees a 9-Day High The primary cryptocurrency experienced enhanced volatility last week when it suddenly pumped by $3,000 in minutes from $39,000 to nearly $42,000. However, the situation reversed shortly after, and the asset retraced just as quickly to...
Read More »Introducing Bitcoin Odyssey, a Project Designed to Boost Crypto Adoption
Crypto platform Okcoin is joining hands with the Stacks Foundation and the Stacks Accelerator to create what it’s calling the Bitcoin Odyssey, which will see $165 million put towards bitcoin adoption. Bitcoin Odyssey Will Push for the Adoption of Crypto Bitcoin is still very much in a “speculative” state. While there are several people out there that view the currency as a tool for getting rich and building wealth, many individuals and companies alike are nervous about...
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