Students Mining Crypto in Dorms May Face Criminal Prosecution in Russia, Lawyer Says

University students in Russia minting digital currencies in their dormitories risk penalties and even criminal charges, according to a legal expert quoted by local media. The warning comes as Russian authorities are... Read more »

BSC, Ethereum DeFi Projects Hit in $14.4M Hack

Key Takeaways An unknown hacker drained $14.4 million from Dego Finance and Cocos-BCX last night. Dego confirmed the attack in an update and denied that it was an inside job. The nature... Read more »

Report: Crypto ransomware payments in 2021 was over $600 million

Cybercriminals are receiving a high percentage of their payments in Bitcoin and Monero, according to a Chainalysis report.  The Crypto Crime Report examines the prevalence of illegal activities in the crypto space... Read more »

Bitcoin metrics demand BTC price gains as analysis calls for ‘near-term caution’

Bitcoin (BTC) has a “possibility” of winning back more lost ground this month, but a retest of $40,000 may test bulls beforehand. In its latest market update on Feb. 11, trading suite Decentrader... Read more »

Global Regulators ‘Going Full Steam’ on Crypto — Official Says ‘Current Structure Is No Longer Fit for the Purpose’

Global regulators are “going full steam” on cryptocurrency regulation. “The current structure is no longer fit for the purpose with the development of cross-border digital market activities,” said the chairman of France’s... Read more »

Ripple Could Face Rejection at $1

Key Takeaways XRP has gained over 68% in market value in the past two weeks. Even though prices could advance towards $1, a correction appears imminent. A spike in selling pressure could... Read more »

Analysts say Bitcoin’s range-bound trading at a key support level reflects a trend reversal

Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency holders are enjoying the fruits of their labor on Feb. 10 after Bitcoin price rallied shortly after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a blistering 7.5% Consumer... Read more »

Melania Trump sold her NFT to herself for $170,000

Melania Trump, the wife of the former president of the United States, known for her pro-crypto stance, has successfully been able to sell one of her numerous NFTs. However, blockchain data shows... Read more »

Kazakhstan President Orders Government to Find All Miners and Raise Tax by April

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed authorities to identify all crypto mining enterprises and increase the electricity surcharge they are required to pay. The state is not against legal mining activities,... Read more »

Bitcoin set to help communities — Latinx nonprofit now accepts crypto donations

An organization that supports communities in times of need employs the helping hands of crypto to open the doors for a “broader swath of philanthropists.” Powered by charity provider The Giving Block,... Read more »