Crypto news

Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection made headlines recently with several bombshell revelations – from the purchase of the iconic CryptoPunks to the release of the ApeCoin. The launch of the APE token was as volatile as one might expect as the cryptocurrency dropped to a low of around $6 and is currently trading around $11. With everything that’s going on with the BAYC ecosystem, we decided to see what’s the approximate ROI of minting and holding just one Bored Ape NFT (and...

INTERNET CITY, DUBAI, Mar. 18, 2022 – LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, will list Litedex (LDX) on March 23, 2022. For all users of LBank Exchange, the LDX/USDT trading pair will be officially available for trading at 16:00 (UTC+8) on March 23, 2022. Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Protocol is a blockchain based financial system which designed to provide an open financial service that are transparent without intermediaries, permissions and available...

Ripple has been in a downward trend over the past eleven months. This comes shortly after topping at almost $2. Despite this week’s green candle so far, the daily candles have not shown any strength. The Daily Chart Technical Analysis By Grizzly Ripple is trading below the EMA200 line (marked by white) on the daily timeframe, which has provided resistance for the recent months, and currently lies at $0.85. Going forward, the primary key level is the static resistance at $1...

INTERNET CITY, DUBAI, Mar. 17, 2022 – LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, will list Triverse (TVER) on March 21, 2022. For all users of LBank Exchange, the TVER/USDT trading pair will be officially available for trading at 14:00 (UTC+8) on March 21, 2022. The world is changing rapidly while reality is blending into the digital world, those who make the first move and stand at the apex of the new world will be renowned as the winner. To be a pioneer...

With the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine, cryptocurrencies have taken a few roles, being sent as donations to aid the attacked nation but also in speculations that Russian oligarchs used such assets to bypass sanctions. However, community insiders continue to refute these allegations, and the latest to do so was FTX’s founder – Sam Bankman-Fried. SBF’s Frustration It’s been almost a month since Russia launched its “special military operation” against its Eastern...

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...

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...

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...

Non-fungible tokens continue to make headlines, but it seems that not all projects can maintain their previous valuations. One particularly hyped drop that took place last year – The Shiboshis – is down over 70% since all-time high. This is the official NFT project of the Shiba Inu team – one of the most popular memecoins. CryptoPotato reported earlier in 2021 on the Shiboshis: a collection of 10,000 non-fungible tokens depicting ‘lovable creatures.’ The sale took place in...

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...